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    February 10, 2026       1800s , 1900s , illustration , work of art       Georges Meunier (1869–1942) was a prominent French poster artist and illustrator who captured the effervescent spirit of Paris during the late 19th century. A contemporary of Jules Chéret, Meunier was celebrated for his ability to infuse commercial art with a sense of joy and movement. His style is characterized by soft, pastel palettes and a whimsical approach to everyday subjects, often featuring elegant Parisian figures in moments of leisure or delight. Whether he was designing advertisements for railway companies or popular liqueurs, Meunier’s work stood out for its lightness and charm, moving away from the rigid lines of traditional academic art toward a more fluid, impressionistic aesthetic. Today, his lithographs are regarded as essential artifacts of the Belle Époque, symbolizing a time of peace, prosperity, and artistic innovation. ...

  20 Stunning Vintage Postcards of Anna Pavlova, Early 20th Century Ballet Icon   February 12, 2026       1900s , 1910s , 1920s , cards & postcards , celebrity & famous people , entertainment     Anna Pavlovna Pavlova (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova; February 12, 1881 – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima ballerina. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev, but is most recognized for creating the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, being the first ballerina to tour the world, including South America, India, Mexico and Australia. Unlike many of her contemporaries who focused on athletic power and technical perfection, Pavlova was celebrated for her poetic expression. She possessed a slender, delicate frame that contrasted with the more muscular “Italian style” dancers of the time. She rose to the rank of Prima Ballerina in 1906 after a successfu...