“At the beginning of 1901, on January 29 to be more specific, the Folies-Bergère presented a ballet pantomime using the standard type of show in four scenes, baptized ‘Napoli.’ As usual, the dullness of the plot was surpassed only by its unlikelihood—in this instance an aristocrat being seduced by a Neapolitan singer (who, as may be seen on the poster, was a transvestite). The couple, against a saraband background, is colored and charming. As on many of his posters at the time, Grün displays a caption in a small circle at the bottom right saying, ‘If this seal is not white, this poster cannot be sold or given away.’ As usual, this copy is illegal, which did not prevent its owner from being delighted and going scot-free!” (Grün, p. 67). This poster is one such example of Grün's attempt to keep his posters off the market—well, sorry, old pal.
Imp. Chaix, Paris
literature: DFP-II, 438; Grün, p. 67 (var); PAI-LXXXII, 287
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