The Theatrophone

The picture shows a vintage poster with the title "Théâtrophone". It shows an elegantly dressed woman in a yellow dress holding a telephone receiver. In the background is a man in a suit and top hat looking at the woman. Both are positioned in front of a blurred background that suggests a theatrical scene. The contrast between the vivid yellow of the woman's dress and the grey of the background is striking.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is portrait. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Jules Chéret (1836-1933) He was a progressive Parisian artist and for his life’s work is nicknamed the father of the modern poster. His first poster was Orpheus in the Underworld. He further designed posters for the now world-famous Eugene Rimmel, then still known as a manufacturer of perfumes. From this contract, he was able to open his own lithographic firm. His posters are based on Victorian graphics. In 1890, he received the Jules Cherlet Legion of Honor for his contribution not only to art but mainly for the support of industry and trade. His life work includes 1,000 posters from disciplines such as circus, theater, products, medicines - Pippermint, etc. He was a great inspiration to other artists, such as Henri Toulouse Lautrec or the famous Czech artist Alphons Mucha.