Aux Buttes Chaumont. Visite 39f – Costume 49f. — History & Facts
In Aux Buttes Chaumont. Visite 39f – Costume 49f, Jules Chéret captures a lively scene filled with color and movement. The painting features elegantly dressed figures enjoying a day in the park, surrounded by lush greenery.
Bright reds, blues, and yellows dominate the palette, creating a cheerful atmosphere. The composition draws the viewer's eye to the interactions between the figures, highlighting the social aspect of the gathering. This work is a lithograph, a medium that allows for vibrant colors and fine details. Chéret's technique showcases his skill in capturing the essence of Parisian life in the late 19th century.
The figures are depicted in a stylized manner, characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement, emphasizing both beauty and fashion. The lithograph format also allows for multiple prints, making it accessible to a wider audience. Jules Chéret was a prominent figure in the development of the lithographic poster in the 19th century. This particular work reflects the social changes of the time, as parks became popular leisure spaces for Parisians.
An interesting fact about this lithograph is that it was likely used for advertising purposes, showcasing Chéret's dual role as both an artist and a commercial designer. His ability to blend art with advertising helped shape the visual culture of modern Paris.
More Artworks by Jules Chéret

Portrait of a Lady
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Portrait of Louis Vauxcelles
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Palais de glace Champs-Élysées
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Papier à Cigarettes Job Hors Concours Coulisses de l’Opéra au Musée Grévin Spécimens d’affiches de l’Imprimerie Chaix
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Aux filles du calvaire. Costume 49 f, enfant 6 f 90, visite 39 f. Exposition des nouveautés d’été
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Tous les soirs à 8h 1,2 Maquettes animées. Alcazar d’hiver
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Tous les soirs à 9 heures, Musée Grévin. Au Dahomey. Ombres de Louis Morin, musique de Gaston Paulin
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Cacao Lhara. F. Mugnier. Distillateur à Dijon. Médaille d’or exposition universelle de
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Reclamebiljet voor Le Figaro
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Carnaval 1896. Grand Veglione De Gala
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Quadrille at the Moulin Rouge
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A Burial at Ornans
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