Maitres De L'Affiche - Pl 70 Exposition Russe

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 and 1900. The varied selection of prints were sold in packages of four and delivered monthly to subscribers. Designed for a subscription audience it showcased the most influential posters of the era in a collectible small format.
This image was created for a Russian Exhibition on the Champ de Mars in Paris. The artist, Emmanuel Poire (1859 – 1909) who was born in Russia himself, uses the name of Caran D’Ache to sign his work. The Russian word for pencil is "karandash" hence the origin of Poire's nom de plume.
This is an original vintage poster, not a reproduction. This poster is on heavyweight paper, and is in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.