Mistinguett Moulin Rouge Theatre & Opera Advertising Poster
| Genre: | Theatre & Opera |
|---|---|
| Artist: | Charles Gesmar |
| Year Printed: | 1926 |
| Size: | 30" x 47.5 |
| Country of Poster: | Unknown |
| Restoration Detail: | Unrestored |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
| Additional Information: | Original Mistinguett Moulin Rouge. Artist: Charles Gesmar. Year: 1926. Professional acid-free archival linen backed. Mistinguett achieved her greatest success at the Moulin Rouge, where her 1926 revue was simply called Mistinguett. This poster was folded and the fold marks were restored during linen backing. While it’s not unusual for celebrities of one era to fall out of the collective unconscious after a few generations, the lack of public awareness that surrounds Mistinguett is rather daunting given how famous she was. We all know plenty of her contemporaries: Edith Piaf, Josephine Baker, and even to some extent Maurice Chevalier – but no one under 50 has ever heard of Mistinguett. Neither especially pretty nor a remarkably good singer, Mistinguett’s meteoric rise to fame is almost inexplicable. And yet, by 17 she was already the darling of Paris, performing at every major venue in the city. Her popularity laid in part on the fact that she represented the soul of France – a gutsy, brass chanteuse thrusting nationalism and charm upon her audience with a coy confidence that remained unmatched. Not being able to rely on her face to win over viewers, Mistinguett drew attention to her long, lithe legs through risqué costumes and expressive dance routines. In fact, by 1919, she had to insure them for what would today be one million dollars. This quote by Jean Cocteau, who wrote this about her upon hearing of her death: “Her voice, slightly off-key, was that of the Parisian street hawkers—the husky, trailing voice of the Paris people. She was of the animal race that owes nothing to intellectualism. She incarnated herself. She flattered a French patriotism that was not shameful. It is normal now that she should crumble, like the other caryatids of that great and marvelous epoch that was ours.” Moulin Rouge is best known as the spiritual birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance. Originally introduced as a seductive dance by the courtesans who operated from the site, the can-can dance revue evolved into a form of entertainment of its own and led to the introduction of cabarets across Europe. Today, Moulin Rouge is a tourist attraction, offering musical dance entertainment for visitors from around the world. The club's decor still contains much of the romance of fin de siècle, France. Printer: Imp. H. Chachoin, Paris Reference: Ref: Gesmar, p 155; Moulin Rouge, p. 102; Folies-Bergère, 63; Hillier, p. 249; Theaterplakate, 155; PAI-LXVII, 110 This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. The Vintage Poster has been working with collectors around the world helping them with their original vintage poster collections. Our posters come with a . We stand behind the description and condition of the vintage posters shown on the website. The Vintage Poster is an IVPDA-certified vintage poster dealer. Available online to you 24/7. Consider The Vintage Poster your expert resource for your antique posters. You will be glad you did! We are glad to assist you. Our current inventory is online and is updated frequently. To purchase, simply add the item(s) to your cart and check out. They will be delivered to your door. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! #vintageposters |
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