Chocolat dansant dans un bar (28/03/1896) - 23 cm x 31 cm
"The Irish and American Bar was described as an English bar
where truly hardened drinkers would silently sit lost in contemplation of the
bottles. The barman (seen standing to the left) Randolphe, was known as Ralph.
A half-breed Chinese and American Indian born in San Francisco, he displayed
Asiatic dexterity in mixing special cocktails. In the smoke and hubbub jockeys,
trainers, grooms and horse dealers jostled with pompous coachmen whose
employers would be dining at one of the smart restaurants nearby. The famous
Negro clown called Chocolat (seen here dancing) was a devotee of this unpretentious smoky
establishment. After his performance at the Nouveau Cirque, he would go there
to quench his thirst with his partner (Footit). Occasionally Chocolat would
dance... Lautrec was frequently the last client to leave the bar when
closing-time came"
Artist Toulouse
Lautrec
Date 1896
Source La Rire Magazine 03/28/1896
Size Image 12 x 9
Frame 20 X17
Custom Framed and Matted
Original Lithograph
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