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La Cloche engloutie

Paul Ranson

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a stylized advertisement or program cover for a theatrical performance. The left half of the image features an intricately drawn figure with long hair seated near an anthropomorphic creature or caricature with a rounded face, all within a lush, patterned setting. The design includes ornate text with detailing, mentioning "L'Œuvre" and "La Cloche Engloutie." The composition combines fantasy and Art Nouveau influences with flowing lines and decorative motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
1897
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3351 × 4277 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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