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Advertising Poster Theatre Du Rire Pompadour Belle Epoque Nude Show France - Original antique Belle Epoque entertainment poster advertising the Parisian comedy venue Theatre du Rire (Ancien Theatre Pompadour) located at 12, Boul-d des Italiens Passage de l'Opera. Theatre du Rire (or Theater of Laughter) historically refers to a famous Parisian venue from the Belle Époque era, originally known as the Théâtre Pompadour, which gained renown around 1900 for innovative comedy, burlesque, and novel puppet performances popularized by artist E. Dozda. The poster features a satirical composition depicting a nude, long-haired lady standing on stage holding a mirror and playing with miniature lady and gentleman puppets; before her is a balding, portly gentleman in a dark tailcoat holding out an upturned top hat and an umbrella with a lady's head handle. Printed by Marchand in Paris. Fair condition, creasing, tears, staining, folds, partially restored paper losses. Country of issue: France, designer: E. Dorda, size (cm): 81x61, year of printing: 1890s.