artsof:La tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis | Théophile Steinlen | 1896 | Zimmerli Art Museum,
artsof:La tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis | Théophile Steinlen | 1896 | Zimmerli Art Museum, NJ“Le Chat Noir is thought to be the first modern cabaret: a nightclub where the patrons sat at tables and drank alcoholic beverages while being entertained by a variety show on stage. The acts were introduced by a master of ceremonies who interacted with well-known patrons at the tables. Its imitators have included cabarets from St. Petersburg (Stray Dog Café) to Barcelona (Els Quatre Gats).Perhaps best known now by its iconic Théophile Steinlen poster art, in its heyday it was a bustling nightclub that was part artist salon, part rowdy music hall. From 1892 to 1895 the cabaret published a weekly magazine with the same name, featuring literary writings, news from the cabaret and Montmartre, poetry, and political satire.” -- source link
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