Belle Epoque Collection

Affiche pour le "Théâtre de l'Opéra. Samedi 30 Janvier 1897. Premier Grand Bal Masqué". c1897
Affiche pour le "Theatre de l'Opera. Samedi 30 Janvier 1897. Premier Grand Bal Masque". c1897. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

SEURAT: GRANDE JATTE, 1886. A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. Oil on canvas by Georges Seurat, 1884-86

At the ball (Au bal), 1875. Artist: Morisot, Berthe (1841-1895)
At the ball (Au bal), 1875. Found in the collection of Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

The latecomers, c1914. Creator: Albert Guillaume
The latecomers, c1914

The most beautiful woman in Paris (La plus belle femme de Paris), 1883-1885. Found in the Collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

An Elegant Soiree, . Private Collection

Un soir de grand prix au pavillon d Armenonville. Found in the Collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

France-Champagne. French lithograph advertising poster by Pierre Bonnard, 1891, for the Champagnes of E. Debray
CHAMPAGNE POSTER, 1891. France-Champagne. French lithograph advertising poster by Pierre Bonnard, 1891, for the Champagnes of E. Debray

Les Patineuses (The Skaters), c. 1890. Creator: Beraud, Jean (1849-1936)
Les Patineuses (The Skaters), c. 1890. Private Collection

Belgium poster for Ferme de la Frahinfaz. cafe restaurant near Spa Belgium 1896, Adolphe Crespin, 1859-1944, painter

Leaving the Masqued Ball. Artist: Garcia y Ramos, Jose (1852-1912)
Leaving the Masqued Ball. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga

Interior benchwork of the Belle Epoque (Art Nouveau) Cafe Majestic, Rua de Santa Catarina, Oporto, Portugal, Europe

Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile (Eleonora Duse), c. 1895. Creator: Boldini, Giovanni
Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile (Eleonora Duse), c. 1895. Private Collection

A kiss for the reflection, 1910s. Private Collection

Lady with Two Dogs. Private Collection

Portrait of Count Robert de Montesquiou. Artist: Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931)
Portrait of Count Robert de Montesquiou. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

ARTHUR RIMBAUD (1854-1891). French poet. Oil over a photograph, n. d
ARTHUR RIMBAUD (1854-1891). French poet. Oil over a photograph, n.d

Poster for l Electricine, Lucien Lefevre 1850 France, exhibited in the Salon des Independents in Paris in 1872 and 1873. A pupil of Jules Cheret

Poster for l Exposition du Centenaire de la Lithographie. D Alesi, F. Hugo (1849-1906), Artist

Steam locomotive, train, night, moon, clouds, [M], retouched vor Verwendung Rücksprache / Clearance required before use

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"Belle Époque: A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Art and Elegance" Step back in time to the enchanting era known as the Belle Époque, a period of unparalleled artistic brilliance and refined sophistication. With its origins in late 19th-century France, this captivating epoch captivated hearts and minds with its exquisite masterpieces. One such masterpiece is Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. " Painted between 1884-86, this iconic oil on canvas transports us to a serene island where people leisurely enjoy their day under dappled sunlight. In contrast, Giovanni Boldini's portrait of Count Robert de Montesquiou exudes an air of aristocratic allure. The artist skillfully captures the count's elegance and charm, showcasing his impeccable taste for fashion during that time. The Belle Époque was also renowned for its extravagant soirées like "Un soir de grand prix au pavillon d'Armenonville, " where opulence reigned supreme. Guests adorned themselves in lavish attire while indulging in luxurious festivities that epitomized high society. Even at leisure activities like swimming by the sea, style remained paramount. An illustration by George Barbier depicts a woman clad in a fashionable bathing costume holding a crab—a testament to how even beachwear became an art form during this period. Artistic imagination flourished too; fairies came alive through brushstrokes on canvas as seen in "Fairies by the Brook" by an unknown artist from 1895. This ethereal depiction showcases mythical creatures dancing amidst nature's beauty—an escape into whimsical realms. Dance played a significant role during these years as well. Captured in black-and-white photography, Spanish dances mesmerize viewers with their passionate movements—a reflection of cultural diversity embraced during this vibrant era. Entertainment took center stage too.