Concert des ambassadeurs Champs-Elysées 1898

This original lithographic poster by Jules Chéret was published in 1898 as Plate 165 in the prestigious Les Maîtres de l’Affiche series. Created to promote the famous Concert des Ambassadeurs on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, it epitomises the Belle Époque spirit of light, music, and joie de vivre.

Jules Chéret (1836–1932), widely regarded as the father of the modern poster, revolutionised public advertising with his colourful, lively compositions featuring Parisian life, theatre, and entertainment. His works often depict carefree women, known as “Chérettes”, who exude movement and elegance in every detail.

In this composition, Chéret illustrates the evening vibrancy of the Concert des Ambassadeurs. Dancing women whirl with energy across the poster, accompanied by an impish clown figure and musicians, inviting all of Paris to join the performance of operettas, ballets, acrobatics, and songs held nightly at 7.30 pm with free entry. Its vivid palette and fluid lines capture the essence of entertainment in late 19th-century Paris.

Published as part of Les Maîtres de l’Affiche, the collector’s edition showcasing the greatest poster art of the period, this piece bears the blindstamp lower right. It remains a rare and iconic example of Chéret’s groundbreaking contribution to French graphic design and urban visual culture.

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