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Black, gold and silver stage set design by Louis Curti, titled in French lower middle and signed lower left.
Some Collections:
The University of Texas at Austin
Harry Ransom Center
Folies Bergere was a Parisian music hall and variety - entertainment theatre that is still one of the major tourist attractions of France.
Following its opening in a new theatre on May 1, 1869, the Folies became one of the first major music halls in Paris.
During its early years it presented a mixed program of operetta and pantomime, with the renowned mime Pierre Legrand performing the latter.
In 1887 the Folies’ highly popular revue entitled “Place aux Jeunes” established it as the premiere nightspot in Paris. |
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