{"product_id":"steinlen-chat-noir-statue","title":"Le Chat Noir Black Cat Montmartre Figurine Statue by Steinlen, Assorted Sizes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Cat That Became Montmartre: The Steinlen Chat Noir Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSteinlen Chat Noir statue\u003c\/strong\u003e gives solid form to the black cat that symbolized Montmartre's bohemian cabaret. It comes in two sizes in resin with a metal headpiece and color details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/strong\u003e designed the famous poster for the Chat Noir. This Le Chat Noir poster statue adapts it as a standing figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin with a metal headpiece and color details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 in H x 3.5 in W x 1.25 in D, 1.6 lbs. Gift box not included (STE01)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25 in H x 2 in W x 1 in D, 8 oz. Gift box included (PA15STE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parastone Museum Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poster for La Tournee du Chat Noir, 1896\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e STE01, PA15STE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Legendary Cabaret\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1881, Rodolphe Salis opened the Chat Noir cabaret on the Boulevard Rochechouart. It became a safe haven for the stage arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteinlen lived at its heart. He designed scenery, worked on shadow plays, and drew the poster that covered Paris walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Black and Red Cat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black and red cat uses the colors of anarchy. It became the symbol of Montmartre, the district where artists gathered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text Montjoie Montmartre, or Montmartre my joy, forms a halo above the cat's head. The Black Cat Montmartre figurine keeps that mystical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteinlen loved the stray cats of Montmartre's roofs and adopted many. See more in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/artist-klimt-mucha-art-nouveau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKlimt, Mucha and Art Nouveau Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/parastone-museum-replicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eParastone Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small size, at 1.6 lbs, suits a shelf or desk. The mini size, at 8 oz, fits a tight corner. Dust the Steinlen Chat Noir statue with a soft dry brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteinlen in Brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteinlen lived from 1859 to 1923. He was Swiss-born and active in Paris. The Steinlen Chat Noir statue honors his best known cat. Cats always played a major role in his work, and this Steinlen cat sculpture shows why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee Steinlen's color lithograph of the Chat Noir tour, with the cat in its halo of text. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.vam.ac.uk\/item\/O137574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTournee du Chat Noir avec Rodolphe Salis - Victoria and Albert Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Parastone","offers":[{"title":"Small 8H","offer_id":1192739779,"sku":"STE01","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini 4.25H","offer_id":18474923526,"sku":"PA15STE","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/STE01-PA15STE-1-1010.jpg?v=1777660373","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/steinlen-chat-noir-statue","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}