A four-page musical leaflet published in Paris by C. Joubert, 25 rue d'Hauteville , with lyrics by Frédéric Deleau and music by Antonin Louis . First performed by Émile Duhem at the Eldorado and later by Perrin at the Ambassadeurs, this humorous song perfectly captures the spirit of Parisian café-concerts during the Belle Époque . The lithographed cover, signed Draner , depicts a grotesque soldier with a bewildered expression – typical of late 19th-century popular satire.
✦ Provenance: Paris, Éditions C. Joubert ✦ Period: Circa 1895 ✦ Dimensions: 27.5 × 17.5 cm ✦ Contents: 4-page sheet (sheet music + lyrics) ✦ Material: Printed laid paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight wear to the corners, small chip in the upper right corner
A charming example of the spirit of Parisian café-concerts – ideal for collectors of musical imagery or Belle Époque caricatures.
