Lire dans Le Radical: Madame Sans-Gêne (1894). Jules Chéret (French, 1836-1932). Poster
Lire dans Le Radical: Madame Sans-Gêne (1894). Jules Chéret (French, 1836-1932). Poster. Colour lithograph on paper. V&A.The poster advertises the publication of a serialised novel Madame Sans-Gêne or Madame without shame in the newspaper, Le Radical, the narrative of which was based on a popular play written by Victorien Sardou. Serialised fiction became very popular in the 19th century. The general public could more easily afford a newspaper than a book. -- source link
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