Barbette

The acclaimed American female impersonated Vander Broadway whose stage name was was at the epitome of his solo aerialist career during the Jazz Age and attained great popularity throughout the United States and Europe during the 1920s and 1930s. This idyllic reproduction from Charles Gesmar who was one of the greatest designers and poster artists of his time has eternalized in this advertising poster from 1926. performed trapeze and wire stunts in full drag, maintaining the illusion of femininity until the end of his act, when he would pull off his wig and strike exaggerated masculine poses. Performing at the much loved venues of The Casino de Paris, The Moulin Rouge, The Empire, The Medrano Circus and The Folies Bergere. This art print oozes 1920's chic, a feathery, feminine mélange of striking imagery by Gesmar, the pastel colour palette against the vintage black background completes this stunning art print that features one of the greatest performers of the Parisian Golden Age.