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Le Chat Noir (French pronunciation: [lə ʃa nwaʁ]; French for "The Black Cat") was a 19th century entertainment establishment in the bohemian Montmartre district of Paris. It was opened on 18 November 1881 at 84 Boulevard de Rochechouart by impresario Rodolphe Salis , and closed in 1897 not long after Salis' death.
A familiar figure in French folklore, the black cat traditionally appeared to punish rebellious children, or occasionally as a séducteur. In Montmartre, the black cat was commonly recognized as a symbol of artistic freedom; thus the name of the establishment, chosen by owner Rodolphe Salis.
13 lut 2018 · The Musee de Montmartre houses a wonderful collection of Le Chat Noir artwork. Seeing original prints and handbills from the 1800s, all graced by the iconic black cat, is a sight to behold.
27 lip 2021 · Tournée du Chat Noir epitomises his classic Art Nouveau style; what’s more, cats would go on to become a trademark of his work. Finished in 1896, his design features a striking black feline advertising one of Le Chat Noir’s tours (they would take their shadow puppetry abroad).
4 cze 2024 · Cats in Art: Franz Marc, The White Cat, 1912, Kunstmuseum Moritzburg Halle, Halle, Germany. Franz Marc is known for his images of brilliantly colored animals – horses, dogs, and of course, cats. In 1911–1912 Marc displayed his works in Munich.
13 gru 2018 · Rodolphe Salis, a radical impresario, invites this enterprising group to his new cabaret, to use it as a meeting point. 1 It is the birth of the first cabaret of the modern era, Le Chat Noir. Salis is said to have come up with the name after finding a stray black cat during refurbishment.
5 wrz 2024 · Girl and Cat is one of many paintings by French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir featuring cats. He used an impressionist style, using thin yet discernible brush strokes, and captured a perfect moment of cat curiosity.
