Father of the illustrated poster. Elevated the poster to an art form. Used central figure(s) in an animated gesture, bold lettering, swirls of color, idealized beauty and carefree lifestyle (women known as the Cherettes), black linework with primary colors, and subtle overprinting. Started the trend of sexualizing women, did alot of cabaret dancer posters.

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Father of the illustrated poster. Elevated the poster to an art form. Used central figure(s) in an animated gesture, bold lettering, swirls of color, idealized beauty and carefree lifestyle (women known as the Cherettes), black linework with primary colors, and subtle overprinting. Started the trend of sexualizing women, did alot of cabaret dancer posters.