cheret.

This week in class we talked about art nouveau and I was really interested in Jules Cheret's work.  Cheret was born in 1836 and died in 1932.  He was a french painter and lithographer.  At age thirteen he acquired an apprenticeship with a lithographer.  


During the time, posters were becoming more comkon because a new law allowed posters to be placed in public places.  He began printing vivid poster ads for music halls and cabarets.  


I love the style in which the women in his work are portrayed.  They are lively and elegant compared to previous portrayals of women.  


Here are some of his works that I like:

Saxoléine,
Pétrole de sureté

Jardin de Paris,
Fête de Nuit Bal

Folies Bergères,
Emilienne d'Alençon

Casino de Paris,
Camille Stéfani, 1891

 Isn't she lovely?

Enjoy!