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Fine Art Print : Les Rouges et Noirs army troupe at the Savoy, 1919
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Les Rouges et Noirs army troupe at the Savoy, 1919
Les Rouges et Noirs, the concert troupe of the First Army pictured with the manager, Captain Makeham at the Savoy Theatre in 1919. The First Armys concert party was called Les Rouge et Noirs after the units red and black sign (a black stripe sandwiched between two red stripes). The end of the war found them in the Valenciennes area, where the continued to perform after the Armistice in the Municipal Theatre. The cast were demobbed through the spring, and reformed as the Splinters troupe in England in My 1919, and began a remarkable career, which continued at least until the outbreak of WW2. They played at principal London theatres, such as the Queens and the Savoy, and presented their show at seaside towns and must have been part of many a summer holiday night out. They seemed to have been a fixture at the Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe in the early 1930s. Date: 1919
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Concert Drag Dressing Entertainers Manager Rouges Savoy Troupe 1919 Noirs
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Les Rouges et Noirs army troupe at the Savoy Theatre in 1919. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed image showcases the soldiers in their military uniforms, standing proudly with their manager, Captain Makeham. This evocative print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, military collectors, and art lovers alike, transporting you to a bygone era. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with this beautifully detailed and authentic print.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.2cm x 17.7cm (14.3" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the moment when the Les Rouges et Noirs army troupe, a beloved entertainment group of the First Army during World War I, gathered at the prestigious Savoy Theatre in London in 1919. The name Les Rouges et Noirs, meaning "The Reds and the Blacks," was derived from the unit's distinctive red and black sign, a black stripe sandwiched between two red stripes. The end of the war found the troupe in the Valenciennes area, where they continued to perform in the Municipal Theatre. As the cast began to be demobbed through the spring of 1919, they reformed as the Splinters troupe in England and embarked on a remarkable post-war career. They graced the stages of principal London theatres, such as the Queens and the Savoy, and brought their show to seaside towns, becoming a fixture at the Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe in the early 1930s. In this image, the troupe members are seen with their manager, Captain Makeham, at the Savoy Theatre, marking a significant milestone in their journey from the battlefields to the stage. The photograph offers a glimpse into the history of these extraordinary entertainers, who brought joy and laughter to audiences during a time of transition and recovery from the Great War.
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