Jules Cheret (1er juin 1836 à Paris - 23 septembre 1932 à Nice)
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Title:
Lidia - illustree of PL 25 (S)
Date:
1896
Size:
8.75" x 12.5"
Medium:
Stone-Lithograph
Price:
$250.00
INV. #:
6948
Lidia; illustree of PL 25, les affiches illustrees; Jules Cheret, printed 1896. Size: 8.75" x 12.5". Note that the Les Affiches Illustrees are slightly smaller than Maitre d'Affiche size.
Original. Les Affiches Illustrees. Presented in a 20" x 16" acid free museum mat.
Lily de Lidia was a popular performer in Paris music halls. She was known for her 'gommeuse' (double-jointed) act. This poster announces Lidia's appearance at the outdoor Alcazar d'Ete. This one has a crease. Uncreased or maitre version also available.
This is from the "Les Affiches Illustree" series
which Cheret contributed to the 'Courrier Francais.' This 12-page weekly magazine, which started in 1894, championed the work of many leading posterists. (Rennert XXVII, 347)
Original. Les Affiches Illustrees. Presented in a 20" x 16" acid free museum mat.
Lily de Lidia was a popular performer in Paris music halls. She was known for her 'gommeuse' (double-jointed) act. This poster announces Lidia's appearance at the outdoor Alcazar d'Ete. This one has a crease. Uncreased or maitre version also available.
This is from the "Les Affiches Illustree" series
which Cheret contributed to the 'Courrier Francais.' This 12-page weekly magazine, which started in 1894, championed the work of many leading posterists. (Rennert XXVII, 347)