"Jules Chéret Musée Grévin 1888," remastered in the Elliott Best Studio.

This captivating 1888 lithograph by Jules Chéret (1836-1932) promoted the Musée Grévin, Paris's famous wax museum that opened in 1882. Chéret's enchanting poster captures the wonder and spectacle that awaited visitors to this beloved Parisian institution, which still delights audiences today.

Located on the Boulevard Montmartre in the heart of Paris, the Musée Grévin was created to rival London's Madame Tussauds. Chéret's poster helped establish the museum as a must-see attraction during the Belle Époque, when Paris was the cultural capital of the world and entertainment venues competed for public attention through innovative advertising.

Belle Époque Entertainment

This poster represents the golden age of Parisian entertainment, when new technologies like wax figure creation and color lithography combined to create unprecedented public spectacles. Chéret's work documented and promoted the vibrant cultural scene that made 1880s-1890s Paris legendary.