{"id":2534,"date":"2026-08-06T12:29:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T12:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2534"},"modified":"2026-09-09T11:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T11:51:20","slug":"the-black-cat","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=the-black-cat","title":{"rendered":"The Black Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Bring the bohemian magic, avant-garde spirit, and iconic Art Nouveau graphics of Belle \u00c9poque Paris into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. Designed in 1896 by Swiss-French master artist <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"209\">Th\u00e9ophile-Alexandre Steinlen<\/b>, this world-renowned poster\u2014titled <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"273\">Tourn\u00e9e du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis<\/i>\u2014was created to advertise the touring theatrical shadow-play troupe from Montmartre&#8217;s legendary cabaret, <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"416\">Le Chat Noir<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Centering on the proud, sleek silhouette of a black cat perched atop a bright red podium, the design features piercing almond-shaped eyes, extended whiskers, and a decorative red halo motif inscribed with <i data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"205\">&#8220;Mont-Joye St-Denis&#8221;<\/i>. Meticulously restored to preserve its original warm ochre background, bold typography, and authentic signatures reading <i data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"347\">&#8220;St. Steinlen&#8221;<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"366\">&#8220;Imp. CHARLES VERNEAU, 114, Rue Oberkampf, PARIS&#8221;<\/i>, this print serves as an enduring icon of graphic design history.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History: <\/b>Founded in 1881 by showman Rodolphe Salis, <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"56\">Le Chat Noir<\/i> (&#8220;The Black Cat&#8221;) in the bohemian district of Montmartre was Paris&#8217;s first modern cabaret\u2014a bustling gathering place where poets, painters, musicians, and performers assembled. To promote the cabaret&#8217;s traveling shadow theater show across France, Salis commissioned artist Th\u00e9ophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859\u20131923), an avid cat lover and premier illustrator for Parisian journals. Printed as a massive color lithograph by Charles Verneau in 1896, Steinlen&#8217;s feline became an instant cultural sensation across Europe. Today, original impressions of <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"616\">Tourn\u00e9e du Chat Noir<\/i> are preserved in major museum collections worldwide, including the Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Orsay, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Van Gogh Museum.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A masterclass in high-contrast color blocking, sinuous linework, and graphic typography, this artwork relies on the striking contrast between dense charcoal-black ink and vivid vermilion red. Steinlen frames the cat&#8217;s regal posture with a decorative halo-like nimbus inspired by medieval iconography, while the bold hand-lettered title <i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"351\">&#8220;Tourn\u00e9e du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis&#8221;<\/i> creates a dynamic typographic structure. Set against a naturally aged cream paper background, this iconic print introduces an air of French vintage charm, theatrical nostalgia, and timeless sophistication to any interior space.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\">Cat lovers, French culture enthusiasts, Art Nouveau collectors, theater historians, and admirers of Belle \u00c9poque poster art.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\">Living rooms, sunlit kitchens, dining alcoves, private libraries, quiet home offices, bedrooms, entryways, or as a focal point on a vintage gallery wall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\">Art Nouveau, French provincial, mid-century modern, bohemian, Japandi, or transitional interior design styles that embrace historic graphic art.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"17\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Artist:<\/b> Th\u00e9ophile-Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss-French, 1859\u20131923)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Printer \/ Publisher:<\/b> Imp. Charles Verneau (Paris, France)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Title:<\/b> Tourn\u00e9e du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis (<i data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\">Le Chat Noir Cabaret Advertising Poster<\/i>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subject:<\/b> Antique French Art Nouveau Poster, Montmartre Cabaret &amp; Iconic Black Cat Study<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Original Year:<\/b> 1896 (Belle \u00c9poque Era)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Style:<\/b> French Art Nouveau \/ Vintage Commercial Lithograph Fine Art<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the bohemian magic, avant-garde spirit, and iconic Art Nouveau graphics of Belle \u00c9poque Paris into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. 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