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Aristide Bruant
Aristide Bruant. French cabaret singer, songwriter, comedian, and nightclub owner. The illustartion shows Bruant wearing the red scarf and black hat that he became famous for due to Toulouse Lautrecs painting of him. The scene shows a column of working men in the background. Working men were often the subject of Bruants songs.The artists signature looks likes Borgex. Date: 1900s
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Aristide Bruant Comedian Comedy Comical Lautrec Nightclub Oct16 Scarf Signature Singer Songwriter Toulouse Artists Cabaret Owner Theatrical
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Aristide Bruant: The Voice of the Working Men (1900s) This evocative image captures the enigmatic figure of Aristide Bruant, a French cabaret singer, songwriter, comedian, and nightclub owner, who became an iconic symbol of Parisian popular entertainment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bruant is depicted here wearing his signature red scarf and black hat, which he made famous and which would later be immortalized in a painting by Toulouse-Lautrec. The background of the photograph reveals a column of working men, a common theme in Bruant's repertoire. Bruant's theatrical performances, which combined music, comedy, and social commentary, resonated deeply with the working-class audiences of Paris. His comical and satirical songs, often addressed to 'mon ami le petit' (my friend the little guy), spoke to the daily struggles and hardships of the urban working class. Bruant's stage presence was as captivating as his music, and he was known for his charisma and ability to connect with his audience. The artist's signature at the bottom of the photograph reads 'Borgex,' but the identity of Borgex remains a mystery. Regardless, this photograph offers a glimpse into the world of Aristide Bruant, a man who brought laughter, music, and a sense of solidarity to the Parisian working class in the early 1900s.
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