Georges Meunier (1869-1942) was a prolific artist during the early years of poster art. His deft touch is on display in this 2-sheet poster for Auer gaslight fixtures. Nearly every posterist of note during the Belle Epoch created a design for this client, and Meunier's starry execution has a great deal of dazzle. Th poster is circa 1895, measures 48" x 67" an is in good condition (B+), with paper and color restoration.
"Job", is a poster created by Jules Cheret (1836-1932)in 1889. He is refered to as the "Father of Poster Art." Cheret set out to completely transform the dull advertising broadsides that papered walls and kiosks along the streets of Paris, enlarging them to bold dimensions replete with bright color and eye-catching imagery. His idealized woman, dressed in bright colors, became very recognizable to his legion of fans. "Job" is a two-centuries old poster in outstan ...click for details
Jules Cheret was known as the "father of poster art." He perfected the technique of adding color to the lithographic limestone, which created highly interesting advertising posters. This poster is dated July, 1888, and advertises a ball. Color and paper restoration have been done to preserve this great poster.
