Opera bouffe Les Brigands

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Date: 1869
Medium: coloured lithography
Location: Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France

The picture shows a colour poster for the opera "Les Brigands" by J. Offenbach, performed at the Théâtre de la Gaîté. It shows a group of cheerful, mischievous characters in 19th century costumes. In the foreground is a man and a woman, both holding a cup, appearing to be dancing. In the background are other figures merrily celebrating, some with musical instruments. The poster has bold red and blue elements with the inscription in a palace style font.

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Cheret painted picture Opera bouffe Les Brigands in 1869. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is portrait. This art piece is located in Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Jules Chéret (1836-1933) He was a progressive Parisian artist and for his life’s work is nicknamed the father of the modern poster. His first poster was Orpheus in the Underworld. He further designed posters for the now world-famous Eugene Rimmel, then still known as a manufacturer of perfumes. From this contract, he was able to open his own lithographic firm. His posters are based on Victorian graphics. In 1890, he received the Jules Cherlet Legion of Honor for his contribution not only to art but mainly for the support of industry and trade. His life work includes 1,000 posters from disciplines such as circus, theater, products, medicines - Pippermint, etc. He was a great inspiration to other artists, such as Henri Toulouse Lautrec or the famous Czech artist Alphons Mucha.