Theatre de L’Opera 1895 - 1900

This lithograph poster by Jules Chéret, created between 1895 and 1900, advertises a masked ball at the Theatre de L'Opera in Paris. Chéret, known as the "father of the modern poster," captured the vibrant energy of Parisian life in his striking use of color, bold lines, and dynamic composition. The poster features a glamorous woman in a yellow dress, fanning herself with a large, decorative fan, as she dances with a man in a top hat. The poster’s stylized figures and swirling lines convey the excitement and beauty of the event, inviting viewers to join in the festivities.