Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901, France.) This lithograph features one of the rarest versions of the iconic 1893 image of Aristide Bruant. It is printed with an advertisement for a songbook called "Les Chansonniers de Montmartre," a veritable encyclopedia of Montmartre's performers, led by Bruant himself. The piece has a monogram stamp and signature, measures 35" x 50," comes unframed.
This is a huge work of art and we have a frame kit for this piece that we will sell for our cost of $150; inquire at the time of purchase.
Ref: Wittrock, p. 9 (var); Adriani, 12 (var); Adhemar, 15 (III); PAI-VII, 330
This iconic image was originally a poster created in 1893 meant to be overprinted with different text for different occasions. It depicts the trademark black cape, scarlet scarf and black hat of singer/performer/club owner, Aristide Bruant. This compelling dramatic work was remarkable for its radical design. Lautrec has reduced his portrait of Bruant almost to abstract forms,
