Cycles Liberator opened their Pantin factory in 1898, and were purchased by La Francaise Diamant in 1909. Jean de Paleologu (1855 - November 24, 1942) was a Romanian poster artist, painter, and illustrator, who often used Pal or PAL as his signature or logo and was active in France and the United States. His work appeared in many periodicals, including Vanity Fair, Strand Magazine, New York Herald Tribune, Plume, Rire, Cocorico, Froufrou, Sans-G礙ne, and Vie en Rose. He also painted some portraits of comedians and music-hall performers and created some of the most influential poster advertisements for bicycle manufacturers and cycling events, often featuring beautiful women.