The Aura of Noon 1893

"The Aura of Noon" (1893) is a striking example of *lithographic poster art* by French artist Jules Chéret, known for his iconic "Chéret style". The poster features a young girl in a red and white polka dot dress, joyfully holding aloft a kerosene lamp. The bright colors, dynamic composition, and charming figure are characteristic of Chéret's work, which often depicted women in playful, alluring poses. This poster, like many others by Chéret, was designed to advertise a product, in this case, a brand of kerosene known as "Pétrole de Sûreté" (Safe Kerosene).