This is a theatrical poster for "Ubu Roi" by Alfred Jarry. The artwork features a rotund figure with a triangular hat holding a sack and a sword, along with another figure pulling a cart, and a house on fire. The drawing is done in a monochrome style typical of poster art from the late 19th century. It contains a whimsical depiction of characters and abstract shapes, filled with text and symbols possibly referencing the absurdist themes of the play.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1922
- Medium
- photomechanical process in black on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3577 × 4524 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original