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This is a drawing of two surreal compositions featuring symbolic elements related to French art and theatre. The left side of the image showcases an ethereal figure draped in cloth, blowing a horn labeled "Courrier Français," with a dark, menacing figure beside it. The right side of the image displays a shadowy figure moving dynamically amongst grave markers and thorny plants with a theatrical tone, accompanied by the text "Théâtre Libre" and "Décembre 1890." Both halves employ sepia tones and intricate line work.

La Fille Élisa; Conte de Noël

Jules Chéret (French, 1836 - 1932)

1890 · lithograph in light brown and red-brown on wove paper

National Gallery of Art · Gift of The Atlas Foundation

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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