Père

Félix Vallotton

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an advertisement poster for a theatrical performance. The image showcases a vintage theatre poster, primarily focused on promoting a "Soirée de Gala" at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. The poster is illustrated in monochromatic tones with a dominant use of black and white. The left side features extensive text detailing the event, including the title "PÈRE" by August Strindberg, along with a list of cast members. On the right, an illustrated scene depicts two figures, one of whom appears to be writing or reading at a table, while another figure looks on. The background is filled with additional decorative and promotional text related to the editions and distribution of the play.