Artwork
Les Maitres de L'Affiche: Pl. 13, Saxoléine
Les Maitres de L'Affiche: Pl. 13, Saxoléine is a print by the Impressionist artist Jules Chéret. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Les Maitres de L'Affiche: Pl.
About this work
Overview
Les Maitres de L'Affiche: Pl. 13, Saxoléine is a print created by French artist Jules Chéret in 1895, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a woman in a shiny yellow silk dress, with distinctive red, curly hair, looking over her shoulder while holding a pink, frilly-edged lampshade. The subject's pose and the objects depicted suggest a domestic or intimate setting, though the specific meaning or narrative behind the scene is not explicitly stated.
Technique & Style
Executed in a style evocative of Impressionism, the work is characterized by soft brushstrokes and a pronounced emphasis on capturing the interplay of light, evident in the reflective qualities of the woman's dress and the luminous background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1895 by Jules Chéret, the print is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, indicating its recognition as a significant piece within the artist's oeuvre and the broader context of late 19th-century French art.
Context
Part of the 'Les Maitres de L'Affiche' series, this print reflects the era's flourishing poster art movement in France, where artists like Chéret were celebrated for transforming commercial advertising into aesthetically pleasing works of art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jules Chéret (31 May 1836 – 23 September 1932) was a French painter and lithographer who became a master of Belle Époque poster art. He has been called the father of the modern poster.
