Vintage Program Mogador Theatre Parisian Life Offenbach Paris

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Description

Vintage show program visible in the photo, published for the Théâtre Mogador in Paris. The cover features a vivid red frame surrounding a central grayscale illustration, reproducing Chéret's original poster for "La Vie Parisienne", an opéra-bouffe in 4 acts. The names of authors Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, as well as composer Jacques Offenbach, are clearly inscribed on the front cover. The graphic style, typical of mid-20th century theater programs, highlights ball scenes and costumed characters in a dynamic and detailed composition.

The title "THÉÂTRE MOGADOR" is printed at the top in white typography on a red background, clearly legible and characteristic of the period's materials. The black and white illustration occupies most of the cover, evoking the festive and elegant atmosphere of Parisian shows. Several characters are depicted dancing or interacting, wearing 19th-century inspired costumes, in connection with Offenbach's work.

At the bottom of the page, there is the mention "D'après l'affiche originale de CHÉRET" (After the original poster by CHÉRET), which highlights the artistic quality of this edition. The program has a retro visual appearance, with a slight patina visible on the edges and some signs of wear consistent with old use. The top edge is slightly curved, indicating previous storage.

The document, in a flexible format, appears to be printed on paper or light cardboard, with no explicit material indication. Only the front is visible in the photo, making it impossible to describe the interior content or the back.

This vintage program is a true testament to Parisian theatrical history and the dissemination of Offenbach's work within one of Paris's iconic performance venues.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with visible signs of wear on the cover (slight marks, slightly creased corners, usage patina). Only the front is visible in the photo.

Did you know? Jules Chéret, mentioned on the cover, is considered one of the pioneers of the modern illustrated poster in France. He revolutionized advertising art at the end of the 19th century with his colorful and dynamic compositions, highly sought after today by bibliophiles and theater historians.

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