Western Airlines — New York (Chorus Line) – 1979, 27 × 39 in
Description
Vintage travel poster produced by Western Airlines in 1979, featuring a chorus line of dancers in front of the Statue of Liberty and New York City skyline. Likely created to promote flights to New York, possibly timed with the popularity of the Broadway show A Chorus Line. Issued in large format and printed via offset lithography, this example is mounted on linen and in excellent “A” condition.  
Historical & Contextual Details
•Western Airlines was a major U.S. carrier from 1925 until its merger with Delta in 1987. The airline was known for its slogan “The only way to fly!”, and frequently featured landmark destinations in its advertising. 
Artist: Elles Cas
Date: 1979
Printer: Western Airlines
Size: 27 × 39 inches (approx. 70 × 100 cm)
Print Type: Offset lithography
Condition: Excellent “A,” linen backed
Comments: Rare Western Airlines promotional poster for New York. Linen backed and in excellent condition.
Carnaval by Cheret 1892 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Les Arts by Jules Cheret Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896 original stone lithographic plate
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Arts by Jules Cheret poster for Les Affiches Illustrees were plates printed at the Chaix Imprimerie in 1896 that featured the most famous artist of the day. Cheret was a master printer and artist, but also inventor and created the first lithographs in Stone. This enabled him to make several passes of colors using a stone for each color. This typeof printing method would be too expensive today, but it is the most artistic way of printing. The plate is in excellent condition.
Eugenie Buffet La cigale by Metivet 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Metivet Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Cacao van Houten by Willete 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Metivet Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Cirage Jacquot by Lefevre 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Lefevre Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Original stone-lithograph plate printed circa 1897 at Imprimerie Chaix (Paris) for Les Affiches Illustrées. This reduced-format lithograph reproduces Théophile Steinlen’s celebrated poster for Lait Pur de la Vingeanne Stérilisé, one of the most beloved advertising designs of the Belle Époque. The image shows a young girl drinking a glass of milk while three eager cats look on. Steinlen drew inspiration directly from his daughter and household pets, bringing warmth, intimacy, and humor to the commercial poster.
Les Affiches Illustrées (1896–1899) was one of the first journals devoted entirely to poster art, produced in limited numbers for the growing collector market. Published under Jules Chéret’s artistic direction at the Chaix atelier, the series presented stone-lithograph reductions of important contemporary posters, printed on fine paper. These editions allowed subscribers to own authentic examples of poster art in a practical, collectible format.
Steinlen, famed for his depictions of Montmartre life and cats, created in this design a perfect fusion of everyday charm and Art Nouveau elegance. Today, Lait Pur Stérilisé remains one of the most recognizable and endearing French posters of the period.
Title: Lait Pur Stérilisé (Lait de la Vingeanne)
Artist: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859–1923)
Date: c.1897 (after the original 1890s poster)
Printer: Imprimerie Chaix, Paris (Les Affiches Illustrées)
Size: 21.5 × 30 cm (approx. 8.5 × 11.8 in)
Print Type: Stone lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” near-mint on fine wove paper
Comments: Authentic plate from Les Affiches Illustrées, produced at Chaix under Jules Chéret. Bright impression with vivid color. One of Steinlen’s most iconic advertising images, featuring his daughter and cats.
Les coulisses de l’opera by Cheret 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Le courrier francais by Cheret 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Eldorado by Cheret 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Elysee Montmartre by Cheret 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Fete des fleurs by Cheret 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
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