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Ubu Roi; Petits Poèmes amorphes

Alfred Jarry

National Gallery of Art

The image contains abstract shapes and bold lines, creating a sense of movement. In the center is a large, angular shape with exaggerated features. Above it are jagged lines connecting to the text "THÉÂTRE DES PANTINS." Below, two face-like shapes are intertwined, with cartoonish and theatrical expressions. The composition uses dark strokes to outline the forms against a lighter background, resembling a poster for a theatrical performance.

Artwork Details

Date
1898
Medium
photomechanical process in green on light brown wove paper
Dimensions
3376 × 4613 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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