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Vintage Cabaret Casino Poster
This image is a famous Art Nouveau poster advertising a performance by the American dancer and lighting pioneer Loïe Fuller at the Parisian cabaret Folies-Bergère. The poster was created by the French artist Jules Chéret in 1893.
Loïe Fuller & the Poster
The Artist: Jules Chéret is considered the "father of the modern poster" and a master of the Belle Époque style. He designed this poster in four color variations.
The Performer: Loïe Fuller was an innovative artist known for her "Serpentine Dance," in which she whirled in large, flowing silk costumes illuminated by multicolored electric stage lighting.
The Style: Chéret's exuberant lithograph captures the dynamic movement and shimmering effect of Fuller's performance, using a dark background to emphasize the revolutionary electric lighting effects.
Historical Significance: The poster is an iconic example of the Art Nouveau movement and a highly sought-after collector's item. Original copies are held in the collections of major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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This image is a famous Art Nouveau poster advertising a performance by the American dancer and lighting pioneer Loïe Fuller at the Parisian cabaret Folies-Bergère. The poster was created by the French artist Jules Chéret in 1893.
Loïe Fuller & the Poster
The Artist: Jules Chéret is considered the "father of the modern poster" and a master of the Belle Époque style. He designed this poster in four color variations.
The Performer: Loïe Fuller was an innovative artist known for her "Serpentine Dance," in which she whirled in large, flowing silk costumes illuminated by multicolored electric stage lighting.
The Style: Chéret's exuberant lithograph captures the dynamic movement and shimmering effect of Fuller's performance, using a dark background to emphasize the revolutionary electric lighting effects.
Historical Significance: The poster is an iconic example of the Art Nouveau movement and a highly sought-after collector's item. Original copies are held in the collections of major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
