Georges Meunier (1869–1942) was a prominent French poster artist and illustrator who captured the effervescent spirit of Paris during the late 19th century.
A contemporary of Jules Chéret, Meunier was celebrated for his ability to infuse commercial art with a sense of joy and movement. His style is characterized by soft, pastel palettes and a whimsical approach to everyday subjects, often featuring elegant Parisian figures in moments of leisure or delight.
Whether he was designing advertisements for railway companies or popular liqueurs, Meunier’s work stood out for its lightness and charm, moving away from the rigid lines of traditional academic art toward a more fluid, impressionistic aesthetic. Today, his lithographs are regarded as essential artifacts of the Belle Époque, symbolizing a time of peace, prosperity, and artistic innovation.
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| Amara Blanqui, Le Meilleur Des Amers, circa 1890 |
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| Société Philanthropique, L'Union du Commerce, Grande Matinée-Concert, 1892 |
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| Bullier, Tous les Jeudis Grande Fête, 1894 |
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| Demandez Les Confetti "Mousseline", Les Serpentins "Express", 1894 |
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| La Depeche, 1894 |
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| Parfumerie Edéa, 1894 |
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| Bec Auer, 1895 |
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| Creme Eclair, 1895 |
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| Fetes de la Presse Parisiene pour les Soldats de Madagascar, circa 1895 |
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| Jardin de Paris, Montagnes Russes Nautiques, 1895 |
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| L'excellent, consommé de viande de bœuf, 1895 |
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| Liqueur Sève de Fine Champagne, 1895 |
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| Lox-Toni-Apéritif par Excellence, 1895 |
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| Nouveau Cirque, America!!!, Bouffonnerie Exotique, 1895 |
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| À la Place Clichy, Étrennes, 1897 |
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| À la Place Clichy, Étrennes, 1897 |
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| À la Place Clichy, Étrennes, 1897 |
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| American Crescent Cycles, circa 1897 |
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| Catalogue Illustré de Livres d'Étrennes, Paris, 1897-98 |
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| Theatre de l'Opera, circa 1897 |
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| Tous les vrais cyclistes ont le guide Bertot, circa 1897 |
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| Trianon 80, Spectacle, Bal Concert, 1897 |
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| Trianon-Concert, 1897 |
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| Folies-Bergère, Loïe Fuller, 1898 |
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| Brunnen, Suisse, Près Lucerne, circa 1900 |
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| Chemins de Fer de l'État, Paris, Royan, circa 1900 |
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| Société des Fêtes de Paris, 1900 |
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| Automobiles Ader, 1903 |
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| Mais Qu'est ce Qu'elle a Donc dans le Ventre Votre Auto, Scrogneu, circa 1903 |
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