Champs-Elysées Palais de Glace — History & Facts
In Champs-Elysées Palais de Glace, Jules Chéret captures a lively scene filled with vibrant colors. The painting features the iconic Palais de Glace, surrounded by bustling crowds enjoying the Parisian atmosphere. Bright reds, blues, and yellows dominate the composition, creating a festive mood.
The figures are depicted in elegant attire, reflecting the fashion of the late 19th century. This artwork is a lithograph, a medium that allows for rich colors and fine details. The dimensions are approximately 70 x 100 cm, making it a sizable piece that draws attention. Chéret's technique showcases his skill in capturing movement and life in urban settings.
The use of bold lines and dynamic forms adds to the overall vibrancy of the scene. Jules Chéret was a prominent figure in the Art Nouveau movement, known for his posters that celebrated Parisian life. This particular work, created in the 1890s, exemplifies his ability to blend art with commercial design. An interesting fact about this lithograph is that it was used to promote the Palais de Glace, a popular ice-skating rink in Paris at the time.
Chéret's work not only reflects the culture of his era but also helped shape the visual language of advertising.
More Artworks by Jules Chéret

Portrait of a Lady
Jules Chéret

Portrait of Louis Vauxcelles
Jules Chéret

Palais de glace Champs-Élysées
Jules Chéret

Papier à Cigarettes Job Hors Concours Coulisses de l’Opéra au Musée Grévin Spécimens d’affiches de l’Imprimerie Chaix
Jules Chéret

Aux filles du calvaire. Costume 49 f, enfant 6 f 90, visite 39 f. Exposition des nouveautés d’été
Jules Chéret

Tous les soirs à 8h 1,2 Maquettes animées. Alcazar d’hiver
Jules Chéret

Tous les soirs à 9 heures, Musée Grévin. Au Dahomey. Ombres de Louis Morin, musique de Gaston Paulin
Jules Chéret

Cacao Lhara. F. Mugnier. Distillateur à Dijon. Médaille d’or exposition universelle de
Jules Chéret

Reclamebiljet voor Le Figaro
Jules Chéret

Carnaval 1896. Grand Veglione De Gala
Jules Chéret






