Maitres De L'Affiche - Pl 207 Grand Bazar Des Halles et des Postes

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. Designed for a subscription audience it showcased the most influential posters of the era in a collectible small format. Fernand Fernel (1865-1933) was a Belgian poster designer, painter, and illustrator. Famed artist Privat Livemont and Fernel brought the Belgian art aesthetic to Paris at the turn of the century. Fernel created many posters over his career, and this is one of his most joyful. Commissioned to advertise a toy store in Paris, Fernel has decided to show if its main clientele - playful children. A girl dons a witc