Steinlen, Théophile "Mothu et Doria. Scènes Impressionistes."

Plate 46. Théophile Steinlen. "Mothu et Doria. Scènes Impressionistes."  From Maîtres de l'Affiche (Masters of the Poster).

Paris: Imprimerie Chaix, 1895-1900. 10 x 7 3/4.  Chromolithograph.  With Imprimerie Chaix blind stamp.  Very good condition. 

From 1895 to November, 1900 two hundred and fifty six color lithographic plates were issued under the guidance of Jules Chéret, the father of poster art.  In all ninety seven artists contributed to this series.  Four prints were sent to subscribers every month.  These prints were never issued in book form but binding was an option that was offered for a full year’s subscription.  These images are the quintessential representation of the Belle Époque era.  Advertisements for food, theater, and wine are fantastically illustrated through lavish dress and ornate design, epitomizing the Art Nouveau style.

Other plates from Maîtres de l'Affiche:

Jules Chéret "Alcazar d'été Lidia."

Jules Chéret "Champs-Elysées Palais de Glace."

Jules Chéret  “Grand Théâtre de l'exposition Palais des Enfants.”

Jules Chéret "Hippodrome de la Porte Maillot. . ."

Jules Chéret "Quinquina Dubonnet."

Jules Chéret "Saxoléine Pétrole de Sureté . . ."

Jules Chéret "Théatrophone."

Otto Fischer "Kunst Antalt fuer Moderne Plakate . . ."

Gustave Fraipont  “Royat.”

Henry Ibels "L'Escarmouche . . ."

Henri Jossot  “Pain d'épices de Dijon.”

George Meunier "Excursions en Normandie & Bretagne . . ."

George Meunier "Salle du Cirque Royale Bruxelle. ..."

Moreau Nelaton  “Saint Jean du Doigt.”

Edward Penfield "Harper's March."

Dumas Realier "Incandescence par le Gaz . . ."

Théophile Steinlen "Musique d'Alphonse Duvernoy Hellé ..."

Adolf Willette "L'Enfant Prodigue ..."

Adolphe Willette "Demandez chez votre épicier le Cacao van Houten."

Adolphe Willette  “Prenez du Cacao Van Houten.”

Charles H. Woodbury "The July Century."