Le Chat Noir

The iconic or The Black Cat is an advertising poster from the 19th century that was created by Swiss born French Art Nouveau painter Theophile Steinlen. thought to be the first modern cabaret establishment, part bustling nightclub where patrons drank alcohol and watched a variety show onstage and part salon for artists (poets, singers and writers) to gather and fast became the ideal venue for French artists to practice their acts before fellow performers. This reproduction is a captivating piece of the 19th century Paris art scene, an engaging illustration that evokes a mood of French vintage appeal and works perfectly in vintage and contemporary influenced interior decors alike.