La Comédie de l'amour

Ernest La Jeunesse

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a promotional poster for a theatrical performance. The image shows expressive characters drawn in a sketchy, illustrative style. The left side features an older figure in a striped outfit next to text referencing "La Comédie de l'Amour" by Henrik Ibsen. In the center, two figures are conversing, one with long hair and a coat. On the right, there is a character resembling a soldier in a pose indicating authority or mockery. The drawing is surrounded by text detailing the theater information at the "Théâtre de l'Œuvre." The artwork aims to capture the theatrical and comedic essence of the production with dynamic lines and shading portraying movement and drama.