Chevalerie rustique; L'Amante du Christ; Marié; Les Bouchers

Französische Grafik 1887–1891, 1888

This is a drawing of a theatre programme for the Théâtre Libre. The programme features an illustration on the left side and text listing the performances and cast on the right. The illustration displays a dynamic scene of a fictional character in a white costume interacting with a figure in a green outfit. The artwork is accompanied by a handwritten verse and signature by Rodolphe Darzens. The right side of the programme lists various plays like "CHEVALERIE RUSTIQUE," "L'AMANTE DU CHRIST," "MARIE," and "LES BOUCHERS," along with actors' names and roles. It provides details about the premiere night on Friday, October 19, 1888, at the Théâtre des Menus-Plaisirs in Paris.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1887–1891
Date
1888
Type
Print
Medium
color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
23.9 × 32.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a theatre programme for the Théâtre Libre. The programme features an illustration on the left side and text listing the performances and cast on the right. The illustration displays a dynamic scene of a fictional character in a white costume interacting with a figure in a green outfit. The artwork is accompanied by a handwritten verse and signature by Rodolphe Darzens. The right side of the programme lists various plays like "CHEVALERIE RUSTIQUE," "L'AMANTE DU CHRIST," "MARIE," and "LES BOUCHERS," along with actors' names and roles. It provides details about the premiere night on Friday, October 19, 1888, at the Théâtre des Menus-Plaisirs in Paris.

Französische Grafik 1887–1891