Sale Pamono Moulin Rouge Original Vintage Movie Poster by Maggi Baaring, Danish, 1955

Based on the novel by Pierre La Mure, the 1952 British film “Moulin Rouge” is a fictionalised account of the life of street artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec as he pursues his art in 19th century bohemian Paris and finds solace among the other misfits at famed dance hall the Moulin Rouge. Alongside Zsa Zsa Gabor as Jane Avril, Jose Ferrer starred as the diminutive Toulouse-Lautrec, reportedly shooting the entire movie on his knees with his legs strapped to the back of his thighs. The picture was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director for John Huston and Best Actor for Jose Ferrer. Far superior to the original British and American campaign artwork, artist Maggi Baaring echoed the style and palette of Lautrec’s original can-can posters for the first Danish release of the film in 1955. Printed in Copenhagen by Dyva & Jeppesens Bogtrykkeri Aktieselskab.

Conservation backed on linen with no restoration. Backing has smoothed and diminished fold lines, splits to crossfolds, pin holes to corners and edges, and a 1in. closed tear to upper right edge. Overall fading to red ink. Small spot of paper loss to upper crossfold.