À la Villette - Aristide Bruant

Aristide Bruant (May 6, 1851 – February 10, 1925) was a French cabaret singer, comedian, and nightclub owner who is best recognized as the man in the red scarf and black cape on the famous posters by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Aristide Bruant by Lautrec Born Louis Armand Aristide Bruant in the village of Courtenay, Loiret, he left his home at age fifteen following his father's death to find employment.

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