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Dranem / Entrée des Artistes. 1908.

Sold for $1,500 at Poster Auctions International Inc on Feb 23, 2020.

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Lot description

ARTIST: ADRIEN BARRÈRE (1877-1931) SIZE: 38 x 53 1/4 in./96.5 x 135.2 cm PRINTER: Imp. Ch. Wall, Paris DESCRIPTION: “Dranem, truly named Armand Ménard (1869-1935), was a unique sort of figure of the café-concert. Playing the perfect idiot, he created a liberated personality, an outlet from the repression of all that was moral and sophisticated” (Collectionneur, p. 104). Here, in stark opposition to his stage persona, the famous comedian arrives at the theatre with song sheets, gloves, coat, and umbrella in hand, attempting professionalism—but his goofiness shines through. (Art Nouveau; Theatre)

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