This is a drawing featuring abstract figures and text related to a theatrical program. The artwork has a monochrome design with a shadowy interplay of dark and light creating a haunting atmosphere. On the left, there is a nebulous form resembling a crouched figure and a reaching hand in a large dark area. Text on the right details theatrical performances at Le Théâtre Libre, including the plays "La Fille d'Artaban," "La Nébulese," and "Dialogue Inconnu," along with their casts. The drawing captures early theatrical promotion with moody imagery and detailed typography. This is in the style of…
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La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu

Louis Anquetin (French, 1861 - 1932)

1896

Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
sheet: 32 x 24.8 cm (12 5/8 x 9 3/4 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of The Atlas Foundation
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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