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February 10, 2026

Georges Meunier: The Architect of Belle Époque Vivacity

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.

Amara Blanqui, Le Meilleur Des Amers, circa 1890

Société Philanthropique, L'Union du Commerce, Grande Matinée-Concert, 1892

Bullier, Tous les Jeudis Grande Fête, 1894

Demandez Les Confetti "Mousseline", Les Serpentins "Express", 1894

La Depeche, 1894

Parfumerie Edéa, 1894

Bec Auer, 1895

Creme Eclair, 1895

Fetes de la Presse Parisiene pour les Soldats de Madagascar, circa 1895

Jardin de Paris, Montagnes Russes Nautiques, 1895

L'excellent, consommé de viande de bœuf, 1895

Liqueur Sève de Fine Champagne, 1895

Lox-Toni-Apéritif par Excellence, 1895

Nouveau Cirque, America!!!, Bouffonnerie Exotique, 1895

À la Place Clichy, Étrennes, 1897

À la Place Clichy, Étrennes, 1897

À la Place Clichy, Étrennes, 1897

American Crescent Cycles, circa 1897

Catalogue Illustré de Livres d'Étrennes, Paris, 1897-98

Theatre de l'Opera, circa 1897

Tous les vrais cyclistes ont le guide Bertot, circa 1897

Trianon 80, Spectacle, Bal Concert, 1897

Trianon-Concert, 1897

Folies-Bergère, Loïe Fuller, 1898

Brunnen, Suisse, Près Lucerne, circa 1900

Chemins de Fer de l'État, Paris, Royan, circa 1900

Société des Fêtes de Paris, 1900

Automobiles Ader, 1903

Mais Qu'est ce Qu'elle a Donc dans le Ventre Votre Auto, Scrogneu, circa 1903

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