The Posters of Jules Chéret: 46 Full-Color Plates and an Illustrated Catalogue Raisonné

by Jules Cheret (Artist), Lucy Broido (Editor)

Definitive list of works by "father of the modern poster" provides scholars, collectors, lovers of fine art with scrupulously researched entries and over 300 meticulously reproduced black-and-white illustrations of rare works. Descriptions provide, where known, dimensions, date, printer, colors, size of edition, and more.

Genres: Reference

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Jules Chéret was a French painter and lithographer who became a master of Belle Époque poster art. He has been called the father of the modern poster.

Reviews

[Alan · Rating 3 out of 5]

For what it is, this is a solid art book. Short and simple, Broido's brief summary of Cheret's life is well placed. Cheret's art is truly beautiful and unique and is a testament to the history of posters as well as to French art in general - an interesting read!