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Cafe-concert, 1887-1888. Creator: Georges Seurat (French, 1859-1891)
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Cafe-concert, 1887-1888. Creator: Georges Seurat (French, 1859-1891)
Cafe-concert, 1887-1888. Cafe-concerts were popular places of entertainment for the middle classes in Paris during the late 1800s and usually featured singers or other forms of vaudeville entertainers. Eight drawings by Seurat showing cafe-concerts exist, some depicting known establishments. Clevelands drawing has an innovative viewpoint, in which we peer through the bowler hats of male viewers listening to a female singer on stage. Seurat typically used a black crayon manufactured by the Conte company, and its waxy quality allowed him to exploit the texture of paper to startling effect
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This print titled "Cafe-concert, 1887-1888" by Georges Seurat takes us back to the vibrant entertainment scene of late 19th century Paris. Cafe-concerts were immensely popular among the middle classes during this era, offering a delightful escape through music and vaudeville performances. Seurat's artistic brilliance shines through in this piece as he presents an innovative viewpoint that immerses us in the atmosphere of a cafe-concert. Through his skillful use of perspective, we find ourselves peering through the bowler hats of male viewers who are captivated by a female singer on stage. This unique angle allows us to experience both the audience's fascination and the performer's talent simultaneously. Seurat employed a black crayon manufactured by Conte company for this drawing, utilizing its waxy texture to create striking effects on paper. The meticulous details and shading bring life to every element within the composition, making it truly mesmerizing. As we admire this artwork from Heritage Art/Heritage Images collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art, we are transported back in time to witness the lively ambiance and cultural significance of cafe-concerts in 19th-century France. It serves as a testament to Seurat's mastery as an artist and his ability to capture moments that transcend time itself.
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