This is a drawing of an invitation to an event. The invitation features a sketch of a scene in a bar or social setting, with a counter and a signpost that mentions "American and other drinks". The drawing shows outlines of figures at the bar, suggested through lines and shading. The text on the invitation reads that Mr. and Mrs. Alexandre Natanson will be very pleased of your company at a specific address in 1895, with a request for RSVP. The design of the invitation suggests a blend of social interaction and art, with handwritten elements and printed text combined with drawn imagery. The invitation also includes small illustrations near the RSVP section.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1895
- Medium
- lithograph in olive green and gray
- Dimensions
- 2719 × 5360 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original