Divan Japonais 75 rue des Martyrs 1896 - Les Maîtres de l'affiche Pl. 2

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Divan Japonais, 75 rue des Martyrs" poster, created in 1896, is an emblematic example of the poster art of the period. It is part of the "Maîtres de l'Affiche" collection, edited by Jules Chéret, which helped popularize the poster as a work of art.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a French painter and poster artist. His poster "Divan Japonais, 75 rue des Martyrs" depicts a lively scene in a Parisian cabaret. In the foreground, an elegant woman, Jane Avril, sits on a chair, wearing a colorful dress. She is surrounded by other spectators, who are enjoying themselves and the performance on stage.
Toulouse-Lautrec uses bold lines and vivid colors to capture the lively atmosphere of the cabaret. Reddish tones dominate the poster, creating a warm, festive atmosphere. The characters are depicted in a stylized manner, with simplified forms and distinctive details, characteristic of Toulouse-Lautrec's style.
The "Divan Japonais, 75 rue des Martyrs" poster promotes a popular entertainment venue of the time, associated with Paris's artistic bohemia. The Divan Japonais was renowned for its performances of dance, song and other nocturnal entertainment. Toulouse-Lautrec captures the energy and glamour of this place in his poster, capturing the viewer's attention and inspiring the desire to take part in the experience.
Les Maîtres de l'Affiche was a collection of 256 posters created by some of the greatest artists of the time. Toulouse-Lautrec's poster for the Divan Japonais was featured in plate number 2 of the collection, underlining its importance and popularity.

Cabaret - Show - France

Les Maîtres de l'affiche Pl. 2 - Ed Fournier Director

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Very good condition