This is a painting of a theatrical poster. The central portion of the image shows a scene involving a reclining figure with elongated limbs, another figure seemingly floating above, and a stylized large face in the background. The painting is in the style of Alphonse Mucha and features soft, muted colors typical of Art Nouveau, with a predominant use of browns and greens. The figures are outlined with fluid lines. Surrounding the visual scene, text is featured prominently, providing details about a play titled "L'Assomption de Hannele Mattern". The text, set in an elegant typeface, lists character names, performers, and production credits, situating the painting as a promotional piece for a theatrical performance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1894
- Medium
- 5-color lithograph on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3343 × 4424 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original