Le Théâtre Libre. 1893.
The Théâtre Libre, founded by André Antoine in 1887, was exempt from the censorship of the day—possibly due to its unique financing structure. Its 200 season-ticket holders were treated to some of the most avant-garde theatre of the era, witnessing productions such as Ibsen's Ghosts, which had been banned elsewhere.
By 1893, its financial situation was perilous, perhaps reflected in the two plays listed for the 1893-'94 winter season: A Bankruptcy and The Poet and The Financier.
Toulouse-Lautrec's print was originally published without lettering as "La Coiffure," showing one of the women from the rue des Moulins brothel having her hair done.
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