"The Masters Of The Poster - Original Plate No. 57 - Jules Cheret - Théâtre De l'Opéra"
Original plate n°57 "Les Maîtres de l'Affiche" from 1897 Théâtre de l'Opéra By Jules Cheret Dry stamp on the bottom right Condition A, very slight corner crease at the top right, slight foxing around the edge, see photos At the end of the 19th century, the public's passion for posters was at its peak. Throughout Europe, many collectors are snapping up posters of all formats and asking for special editions or additional copies. To respond to this craze, Jules Chéret founded the publishing house “Les Maîtres de l'Affiche” in 1896. He chose famous posters and printed them in lithography, on thick paper approximately 29 x 40 cm. Dimensions: 40 x 29 cm