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Conference presented by Laurent Genest, National Lecturer.
Before Alfons Mucha, Toulouse-Lautrec was undoubtedly the greatest poster artist of the late 19th century. He elevated posters to the status of works of art, surpassing his predecessor Jules Chéret. Inspired by Japanese prints, whether depicting the Moulin Rouge, Valentin le Désossé, La Goulue, or Aristide Bruant, they were the first modern posters thanks to their bold compositions, limited color palette (three or four colors), and reduction of scenes to their essentials. Collectors went so far as to peel the posters off the streets to get their hands on them...
