Artist: Gruau, Rene Size: 20 x 28″ / 50.8 x 71.1 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Rouge et Noir by Rene Gruau 1990 on linen original
Poster is a an original printing done in the 1990’s fashion poster. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen
The Moulin Rouge the most famous Cabaret in the world from the 1890’s right up to today. Frenesie Watusi with 40 Dancers doing the Cancan and other spectacular acts. Poster is in excellent condition on linen A. The act featuring the 40 Chorus girls dancing the Cancan and the Watusi.
The “Frenesie Watusi” was a performance featured at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, known for its vibrant and extravagant shows. This revue became a key part of the cabaret’s repertoire in the 1960s and 1970s. The performance combined sensuality and exoticism, blending traditional and contemporary dance styles. Inspired by the popular Watusi dance of the time, it showcased energetic movements with bold and rhythmic steps.
The Moulin Rouge was famous for its exotic themes, and the “Frenesie Watusi” performance was no exception, capturing the energy and excitement of cultural references from different parts of the world. The dancers performed in vibrant costumes, adding visual flair and adding to the spectacle. This high-energy performance captivated audiences, with sensual choreography and evocative music, making it a thrilling part of the cabaret’s legendary history.
The Moulin Rouge’s legacy as a center of artistic expression continued with performances like “Frenesie Watusi,” contributing to its status as one of the most iconic cabarets in the world.
Vintage cabaret poster created by René Gruau for the Lido Gala Revue in Paris, titled Pourquoi Pas! The work reflects Gruau’s celebrated style, combining bold lines and minimal color with an elegant sense of movement, perfectly suited to the glamour of the Lido. This is the second printing of the poster, produced by Imprimerie Gravenne in Paris.
Artist René Gruau
Date 1980s
Printer Imprimerie Gravenne, Paris
Size approx. 15.5 x 23.5 in.
Print Type Offset lithograph
Condition Excellent “A” on linen
Comments Second printing of the original Lido cabaret poster for the revue Pourquoi Pas! by René Gruau. Mounted on linen, excellent condition.
Moulin Rouge Formidable – Bal du Moulin Rouge – Rene Gruau, circa 1980s
Original large-format advertising poster for the Moulin Rouge revue Formidable – La Revue du Centenaire in Paris. Artwork by Rene Gruau, showing a full-length vertical composition in red, black, and white, typical of his work for Paris cabarets and fashion clients in this period. Printed in Paris by Lithographie IDL Graphique and issued as a very tall two-panel format for display at the Moulin Rouge and in the street. This example has been professionally mounted on linen and is in nice condition, with strong colors and a clean overall appearance.
Artist: Rene Gruau
Title: Moulin Rouge Formidable – Bal du Moulin Rouge
Printer: Lithographie IDL Graphique, Paris
Year: circa 1980s
Country: France
Size: 45.6 x 120 in / 1.16 x 3.06 m
Print technique: Offset lithograph
Linen backing: Yes (professionally mounted on linen)
Condition: Nice condition on linen; colors strong, image clean
Comments: Original large-format poster for the Moulin Rouge Formidable centenary revue, in tall two-sheet format.