Jules Cheret (1er juin 1836 à Paris - 23 septembre 1932 à Nice)
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Title:
Théâtrophone (Theatrophone)
Date:
1896
Size:
11.25" x 15.75"
Medium:
Stone-Lithograph
Price:
$550.00
INV. #:
7872
Original Théâtrophone, Maitre d'Affiche plate #33. Presented in a 16" x 20" acid free museum mat.
An early example of live transmission, the theatrophone allowed a person to pay a small fee to hear an opera or recital over telephone wire.
One of the most popular of Cheret's in the Maitre series, owing mainly to the 1896 use of a "telephone" style device.
The theatrophone was a distant ancestor of the jukebox. An early telephonic device, it was originally used to "broadcast" music from the Paris Opera. Anyone who inserted a coin could listen to the music through earphones. Although the beautiful subject is a picture-perfect Cherette, she is uncharacteristically wearing black gloves, which Cheret probably provided so that he could more precisely render the use of the actual machine. The gentleman in the background is suggestively waiting, either for the woman — or to use the phone! (Swann)
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An early example of live transmission, the theatrophone allowed a person to pay a small fee to hear an opera or recital over telephone wire.
One of the most popular of Cheret's in the Maitre series, owing mainly to the 1896 use of a "telephone" style device.
The theatrophone was a distant ancestor of the jukebox. An early telephonic device, it was originally used to "broadcast" music from the Paris Opera. Anyone who inserted a coin could listen to the music through earphones. Although the beautiful subject is a picture-perfect Cherette, she is uncharacteristically wearing black gloves, which Cheret probably provided so that he could more precisely render the use of the actual machine. The gentleman in the background is suggestively waiting, either for the woman — or to use the phone! (Swann)
We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters. #originalposter #originalposters
Secure website ordering 24/7 online by adding this original poster to your cart and checking out; OR by phone during gallery hours.
You may also visit the gallery in person and view this original vintage poster. (It is NOT a reproduction.) We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters and they come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Vintage Poster located in Laguna Beach, California is a brick & mortar gallery where you are personally welcome to visit us during gallery hours to preview any of the original posters that are featured on the website. We publish our prices because we know your time is valuable.
The Vintage Poster located in Laguna Beach, California is a brick & mortar gallery where you are personally welcome to visit us during gallery hours to preview any of the original posters that are featured on the website. We publish our prices because we know your time is valuable.
Consider The Vintage Poster your expert resource for PROPERLY framing your antique posters. You will be glad you did! Your Southern California resource for quality workmanship.
#TheVintagePoster #LagunaBeachGallery #VintagePoster #ArtGalleryOnline #MuseumGallery #VintagePosterShop #LagunaArtGallery #PictureFrameShop #LinenBacking #PosterRestoration #Affiche #VintagePosterShop #FrenchPosters #TheFrameShop #OnlineArt #originalplakat #interiordesign #posterart #poster #orangecountygallery #losangeles #californiaart #cheret #maitredaffiche