Russell Collection Inventory

CHERET, Jules (1836-1932)

For all practical purposes Cheret invented color lithography as an art form in the late 1850’s. His posters revolutionized advertising by bringing color and the modern woman into the street art of the period. Largely influenced by the 18th Century artists Boucher and Watteau, Cheret is best remembered for his light, cheerful, vivacious depictions of the Danish actress Charlotte Vie who embodied all the qualities he loved to paint. In addition to creating thousands of posters Cheret was a highly accomplished painter and draftsman.

Cheret also built upon the efforts of Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt and produced many beautiful works in pastel. Cheret’s fame as a master creator of the belle epoque continues to increase with each passing year. The Cheret Museum in Nice, France is the largest holder of his work.

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Quinquina Dubonnet, 1896
Color lithograph
Maitre de l’Affiche. Printed by Chaix, Paris. MDL Plate 29.
Unframed Size: 15 1/2 x 11”
Framed Size:
Inventory Number: 131523

Folies Bergere Emilienne d'Aleneon
Color Lithograph
Les Maitre de l'Affiche, Plate 113, Issue 29. Blindstamp lower right. Prited by Chaix, Paris.
Unframed Size: 16""x11 3/8"
Framed Size: No Size Available
Inventory Number: 903122

Musee Grevin-Pantomiimes Lumineuses, 1892
Color lithograph, linen-backed. Signed and dated on the stone lower left. Printed by Chaix, Paris.

Unframed Size: 43 1/4"" x 31 1/2"
Framed Size: No Size Available
Inventory Number: 902253

Theatre de l'Opera, 1897
Color lithograph, linen backed. Signed in the stone at right Lithographic poster with lettering ""S

Unframed Size: 46 1/2"" x 33 1/8"
Framed Size: No Size Available
Inventory Number: 905071