Maitres De L'Affiche - Pl 23 Incandescence Par Le Gaz

Maîtres de l'Affiche (Masters of the Poster) refers to 256 color lithographic plates used to create an art publication during the Belle Époque in Paris, France. The collection, reproduced from the original works of ninety-seven artists in a smaller 11 x 15 inch format, was put together by Jules Chéret, the father of poster art and distributed between 1895 – 1900. The varied selection of prints were sold in packages of four and delivered monthly to subscribers. Designedfor a subscription audience it showcased the most influential posters of the era in a collectible small format.

This elegant image was created by the artist M. Realier-Dumas ( 1860-1928) to promote a chemical based way to create incandescent lighting in the home. It was the era of Thomas Edison’s electric light bulbs first coming to the market and this striking image was for the gas based product that was trying to compete with Edison.

This is an original vintage print, not a reproduction. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our items. This poster is on heavyweight paper, and is in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.