Albert Guillaume Au theatre
Summary
Au theatre; signed 'A Guillaume' (lower left); oil on panel; 65 x 53 cm
Born in Paris, France, Albert Guillaume became a leading caricaturist during the Belle Époque. While remembered for his poster art, Guillaume also did oil paintings such as "Soirée parisienne," a portrait of Parisian dinner society. He created theater posters as well as advertising posters that were greatly influenced by the work of one of the preeminent poster painters, Jules Chéret.
Tags
Date
1900 - 1910
Source
Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Copyright info
public domain