L'Assomption de Hannele Mattern; En l'attendant

Französische Grafik 1893–1895, 1894

This is a painting of a theatrical poster. The central portion of the image shows a scene involving a reclining figure with elongated limbs, another figure seemingly floating above, and a stylized large face in the background. The painting is in the style of Alphonse Mucha and features soft, muted colors typical of Art Nouveau, with a predominant use of browns and greens. The figures are outlined with fluid lines. Surrounding the visual scene, text is featured prominently, providing details about a play titled "L'Assomption de Hannele Mattern". The text, set in an elegant typeface, lists character names, performers, and production credits, situating the painting as a promotional piece for a theatrical performance.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1893–1895
Date
1894
Type
Print
Medium
color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
31.1 × 23.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a theatrical poster. The central portion of the image shows a scene involving a reclining figure with elongated limbs, another figure seemingly floating above, and a stylized large face in the background. The painting is in the style of Alphonse Mucha and features soft, muted colors typical of Art Nouveau, with a predominant use of browns and greens. The figures are outlined with fluid lines. Surrounding the visual scene, text is featured prominently, providing details about a play titled "L'Assomption de Hannele Mattern". The text, set in an elegant typeface, lists character names, performers, and production credits, situating the painting as a promotional piece for a theatrical performance.

Französische Grafik 1893–1895