“Charles le Téméraire” – Theatrical Poster, 1897 RE065446

⚔️ “Charles le Téméraire” – Theatrical Poster, 1897

A Dramatic Masterpiece Celebrating the Last Duke of Burgundy in Illustrated Heroism

🎨 Visual Description – Battle, Bravura, and Banner-Worthy Stagecraft

From the first glance, the poster is ablaze with the iconography of knighthood: a fully armoured Charles the Bold charges forth upon a richly adorned warhorse, blade raised high, eyes fixed with grim valour. His silver plate glints against a fading amber sky, plumed helm bursting with vermilion and indigo feathers—a theatrical flourish if ever there was one.

His steed, a magnificent chestnut beast, is cloaked in barding so ornate it might have been stitched by the Duchess of Burgundy herself. Red reins ripple like ribbons of war. Beneath the hooves lies a shattered lance and a fallen helm—spoils of recent conquest.

To the right, nestled by the water’s edge, sits the tranquil Château de Grandson—its towers reflected in the river, unaware of the clash it is about to witness.

In commanding type, the poster proclaims:

“CHARLES LE TÉMÉRAIRE”
Grand Drame Inédit Historique & Populaire
By Adolphe Ribaux

At the bottom, the dates of performance:

19–20 & 26–27 Juin

Every inch of the design is a spectacle—illustration as theatre, poster as prophecy.

🖨️ Your Reproduction – A Heraldic Triumph

This historic artwork is offered as a fine-art poster reproduction, reprinted with masterful fidelity and archival quality:

• Printed on premium 200gsm heavyweight semi-gloss paper

• Silk finish – to enhance the jewel tones and precise linework

• Humidity and scratch resistant – as enduring as the legend it depicts

• Made in England, honouring its continental artistry

This is more than an advertisement—it is a historical celebration rendered in ink and imagination.

🏰 Who Is This For?

• Collectors of vintage French or Swiss posters

• Enthusiasts of medieval theatre, Burgundian history, or historical drama

• Interior designers seeking bold, narrative-driven wall art

• Lovers of heroism, history, and heraldry

Hang it in your study, salon, or stage foyer—and let it proclaim its story in silence and splendour.