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L'Arlequin

Henri-Gabriel Ibels

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a theatrical cabaret program. The image features a harlequin figure dressed in a classic diamond-patterned costume, complete with a ruffled collar and mask, sitting on a wooden stool. The figure is depicted gesturing with one hand and smiling. The title "L'Arlequin" is prominently displayed at the top in bold, stylized letters. The text provides information about the location "3 Rue D'Arras" and includes the phrase "L'Arlequin Cabaret Artistique De La Rive Gauche." The word "PROGRAMME" is written vertically in red letters on the right side of the image. This is in the style of Toulouse-Lautrec, capturing the belle époque era's vibrant cabaret scene with its expressive line work and emphasis on theatrical promotion.

Artwork Details

Date
1890s
Medium
lithograph in black and red on wove paper
Dimensions
2975 × 4813 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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