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lithography greatly
influenced how 4-color
printing was done. His
developments formed the
basis for technology still
used in volume art printing
today.
He is especially
remembered for his vivid
ads for entertainment
venues including the still
famous Moulin Rouge and
the Folies Bergères
cabarets. Later artists who
followed in his wake, most
notably Henri de Toulouse-
Lautrec, took the popular
form of poster advertising
to new heights of
creativity.
Chéret’s work is still very
collectible. An early poster
from his oeuvre using just
3 colors was featured on
PBS’ Antiques Roadshow
were it was valued at
nearly $2,000 despite not
being in perfect condition.
Homage to Jules
Chéret
Every artist who offers
prints or posters,
including giclées, in their
portfolio owes a debt of
gratitude to this French
artist and printer. He is
known both as the father
of poster art and the
father of modern
lithography.
The creativity he applied
to advertising posters in
the late 1800s lifted a
mundane vehicle to art
status. He reduced the
amount of text and
replaced it with visual
imagery. This allowed
advertising messages to
be conveyed and
understood even by
those who did not read
French or were illiterate.
His work with color in
MFA Atelier Inc.
Acquires Talon
Graphics Inc. to
Form MFA Talon
Graphics Inc.
(Ed. Note - This
acquisition combines
experience and talent to
create a situation worth
watching for interesting
developments.) Here’s
their press release:
After more than 20 years
as one of the premier
printmakers for the fine
art market, Talon
Graphics agreed to be
purchased by MFA
Atelier Inc., a division of
Marco Fine Arts Inc., to
form MFA Talon
Graphics Inc. ("MFA
Talon"). The principals of
both of the companies
believe that the
acquisition will result in
the largest domestic fine
art print house with
unparalleled capabilities
and state-of-the-art
technologies.
Joyce Kasprzyk, the
president of Talon
Graphics, will become
the president of sales
and marketing for MFA
Talon and will continue
providing Talon
Graphics' existing clients
the finest service. Al
Marco, the founder of
Marco Fine Arts and
MFA Atelier, will serve
as chief executive officer
of MFA Talon Graphics
Inc.
Kasprzyk and Marco
each have more than 20
years experience in the
art market and will
provide MFA Talon with
unmatched leadership
and experience.
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