la belle epoque

Dancer Cleo de Merode (1875 – 1966) became famous at a young age. Born in Bordeaux, France, she came from an aristocratic family. Her father was a member of the Belgian nobility and a landsc…

The Belle Époque (the Beautiful Period) in France is conventionally dated from the end of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871 to the the outbreak of World War I in 1914. It was a period characterised by optimism, regional peace and economic prosperity, and of technological, scientific, and cultural innovation. Whilst showing key works from the Belle Epoque, I am including works from the fall-out of the period almost up to World War II, so as to put these works in context. Artists in the late 1800s found opportunities to present their work to the masses through advertising art that began to appear as billboards and posters, plastering the streets of Paris. “Affiche Artistique” was the term that the French used to describe a poster that contained artistic expression. The art was so impressive to the public, people began to collect the posters as soon as they went up, which is why they are so scarce today. Artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Jules Chéret, Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, and Alfred Choubrac, contributed to the creative body of work that became what some called “a free museum for the masses”. The craze for collecting these examples of modern art was even given the name, "affichomanie", meaning “artistic poster mania”. Collectors today pay hundreds, if not thousands for original prints of these rare posters. This is part 6 of a 9-part series on art of the Belle Epoque. For more works in the series see parts 1 - 5 also. JULES CHÉRET ( 1836 - 1932 ) part 2: See part 5 for earlier works by Jules Chéret. 1892 Saxoléine poster by Jules Chéret 1892 Théâtre de l'Opera Carnaval poster by Jules Chéret 1892 Violinist monochrome poster by Jules Chéret 1893 Saxoléine poster by Jules Chéret 1893 Alcazar d'Eté, Louise Balthy poster by Jules Chéret Louise Balthy 1893 Alcazar d'Été, Lidia poster by Jules Chéret Lidia 1893 Folies-Bergère, Emilienne d'Alençon poster by Jules Chéret Emilienne d'Alencon 1893 Folies-Bergère, Fleur de Lotus poster by Jules Chéret 1893 Folies-Bergère, La Loïe Fuller poster by Jules Chéret 1893 L'Auréole du Midi 1896 Théâtre de l'Opera poster by Jules Chéret 1893 Olympia poster by Jules Chéret 1893 Pastilles Géraudel poster by Jules Chéret 1894 Eldorado Music Hall poster by Jules Chéret 1894 Redoute des Etudiants stage 1 poster by Jules Chéret 1894 Redoute des Etudiants stage 2 poster by Jules Chéret 1894 Théâtre de L'Opera, Carnaval poster by Jules Chéret 1894 Vin Mariani poster by Jules Chéret 1895 Punch Grassot stage 1 poster by Jules Chéret 1895 Punch Grassot stage 2 poster by Jules Chéret 1895 Quinquina Dubonnet Apéritif stage 1 poster by Jules Chéret 1895 Quinquina Dubonnet Apéritif stage 2 poster by Jules Chéret 1895 Quinquina Dubonnet Apéritif stage 1 poster by Jules Chéret 1895 Quinquina Dubonnet Apéritif stage 2 poster by Jules Chéret 1896 Bal au Moulin Rouge poster by Jules Chéret 1896 Concert Été poster by Jules Chéret 1896 Palais de Glace, Champs-Elysées poster by Jules Chéret 1896 Pastilles Géraudel poster by Jules Chéret 1896 Pastilles Poncelet poster by Jules Chéret 1896 Quinquina Dubonnet poster by Jules Chéret 1896 Quinquina Dubonnet poster by Jules Chéret 1896 Saxoléine poster by Jules Chéret 1896 Théâtre de l'Opera poster by Jules Chéret 1896 Théâtre de l'Opera poster by Jules Chéret 1897 Folies-Bergère, La Danse du Feu poster by Jules Chéret 1897 Folies-Bergère, Loïe Fuller poster by Jules Chéret 1897 Parfumerie-Distillerie Iris Villa poster by Jules Chéret 1898 Palais de Glace, Champs-Elysées poster by Jules Chéret 1898 Pantomimes Lumineuses poster by Jules Chéret 1899 Jardin de Paris poster by Jules Chéret 1899 Pippermint poster by Jules Chéret 1899 Taverne Olympia poster by Jules Chéret 1900 Musée Grévin Théâtre poster by Jules Chéret 1900 Palais de Glace, Champs-Elysées poster by Jules Chéret 1900 The Spinner (decorative panel) by Jules Chéret 1904 Arlette Dorgère stage 1 poster by Jules Chéret 1904 Arlette Dorgère stage 2 poster by Jules Chéret Arlette Dorgère 1906 Au Printemps poster by Jules Chéret

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Die junge südamerikanische Opernsängerin Dolores feiert mit ihrer ersten Rolle der 'Satanella' glänzende Erfolge auf den norddeutschen Bühnen. Im Salon des Kunstprofessors Balthasar trifft sie auf Baron Adalbert von Falkner, den Erben des reichen Anwesens 'Falkenhof'. Vom ersten Augenblick an kommt es zwischen den beiden zu Verstimmung und stolzer Ablehnung. Als sie sich aber später auf dem 'Falkenhof' wieder begegnen, verhelfen den beiden dramatische Ereignisse dazu, ihr Verhältnis zu einander mehrmals neu zu finden. Dabei spielen eine verzogene Prinzessin, ein galanter Hauslehrer und dessen hartherzige Frau eine grosse Rolle. Eufemia von Adlersfeld-Ballestrem: Die Falkner vom Falkenhof. Originalausgabe: Reclam Leipzig 1890. Sorgfältig überarbeitete Neuausgabe von Christian Reichenbach; in neuer Rechtschreibung; Hochglanzausgabe, broschiert auf weissem Papier.

Zwei Schwestern aus dem Hause Erlenstein, in inniger Liebe wie Zwillinge aufgewachsen, werden von blinder Leidenschaft für den gleichen Mann, den stattlichen und reichen Fürsten Hochwald ergriffen. Indem er die eine erwählt, verbittert er die andere. Ein dunkles Geheimnis, das die Familien Hochwald und Erlenstein verbindet, und bei dem die weissen Rosen von Ravensberg eine Schlüsselrolle spielen, überschattet zusätzlich das Glück des Brautpaars. In der alten Festung Hochwald kommt es schliesslich zu dramatischen Ereignissen, die nicht nur die Liebe, sondern auch das Leben der schönen Braut bedrohen. Eufemia von Adlersfeld-Ballestrem: Die weissen Rosen von Ravensberg. Originalausgabe: Reclam Leipzig 1896. Der bekannte, zweimal verfilmte Roman in einer sorgfältig überarbeiteten Neuausgabe von Christian Reichenbach; in neuer Rechtschreibung; Hochglanzausgabe, broschiert auf weissem Papier.

First, a little education and edification; then, a bit of indulgence. Edwardian Era: Strictly speaking, this is the period during the reign of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. I don't think I am alone in thinking of this period as extending into the second decade of the 20th century. For me the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912 puts paid to the era. It seemed the harbinger of great changes ... but that is just my opinion. Le Belle Epoque: "A period of high artistic or cultural development," as define by Merriam-Webster, it began in 1890 and continued through 1914. A time of relative peace and great industrial strides, many consider it a "Golden Age" and the last moments of innocence before the onslaught of World War I and the "modern age." I love this period when almost anything seemed possible. As I was searching for inspiration, I somehow settled on 1910, and stayed. Poiret's "Oriental" Influenced Fashion Not only do I love the wonderful draping and the range of dress styles, the hats are a sight to behold. And speaking of hats ... Royal Ascot 1910 The hats! The coats! The dapper gent! Princess Louise with her daughters, Princesses Maud and Alexandra Three Ladies courtesy of La Costumeuse. I love this photo because it so clearly shows how strictly fashion was dictated by age. Far left, a girl before her 16th birthday. Far right, a young woman between 16 and 21 years-old. Center, a woman over 21 and, most likely, married. What I find most interesting is how the clothes on the younger women seem to foreshadow the fashions of the coming years. Thank you, Jennifer of Ohio is My Dwelling Place, for letting me know who these lovely ladies were. 1910 definitely seemed to be a time when fashion - and women - were on the brink of change. Natalina "Lina" Cavalier Less extreme than the silhouettes of the previous decade, her gown, posted on Au Feminin still emphasizes hourglass figure and perfect posture of the time. I love the geometric pattern on the bodice and sleeves. I wonder if it was done with fabric or beads ... or a combination. Lina Cavalieri was a renowned opera singer in her day and Pretty Petals wrote a lovely post about her life with some wonderful photos. Actress Kitty Gordon's evening gown is a wonderful example of the transition from old style to new, with touches of both. I love the earl beading. Dame Doudicca posted this photo and a nice description of this era in women's fashion. This lady of 1910 seems so much more relaxed than the more tightly corseted ladies. The dress looks fun and I love the hat! I have trouble believing she's wearing an S-curve corset. She looks too relaxed. Another photo found on Les Garconnettes. Prince (and psychoanalyst) Marie Bonapaparte I love the sleeve treatment and tiara. Both seem to be a nod to one of her new homes, Greece. From her posture, I'm sure her corset was more than tight enough. I had to include some bridal wear in this post. This is Lady Violet Manner, whose veil is absolutely beautiful brocaded with white velvet. Apparently she had her and her husbands family crests embroidered on them ... the day before the ceremony. I wish I had a better view of the dress, which was covered in lace. This photo was published in "Every Woman's Encyclopaedia" which can be found at Chest of Books. You can read a description of this an other gowns of the time as well. Here is another wedding gown from 1910 in satin and lace. I am not a fan of the square train that was so popular at the time but I still love the simplicity of this dress. Here is a detail of the bodice and the shawl sleeves. Thanks to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, we have many wonderful examples of fashion through the ages. I'll only include a couple in this post. Gown by the Mrs. Osborn Company This Gown is as beautiful going as coming. French Gown 1909-1911 I'm not sure this gown was a product of 1910 but, as the Met lists it as being from the years 1909-1911, I thought I'd sneek it in. It looks as if it may have been inspired by both Greek and Roman art. The peacock theme is almost over the top but I don't care. Th combination of charcoal and turquoise is one of my favorites. The two peacocks are down in such detail and seems both elegant and fun. This is not in the Met's collection and it is not vintage. It is a recreation of the 1910 pattern found in "Patterns of Fashion 2." I think this is a wonderful and inspiring dress. The dressmaker's attention to detail in the beadwork admirable. The entire post can be found at the Costume blog. Well, I'm worn out but inspired. What inspires you? Happy Sewing! Okay, I couldn't resist a p.s. because when I found this photo, it just made me smile. What were they talking about? What were they eating? How did they make those wonderful bows in their hair? Three Girls on Street by Hine Levis - 1910

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