Who painted La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu?

La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu was painted by Louis Anquetin in 1896.

Where can I see La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu?

La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu?

La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu?

Museum-quality prints of La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu

Louis Anquetin , 1896

La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Louis Anquetin. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:center in stone: Anquetin; center printed: LE THÉATRE LIBRE / Saison 1895-96...; center right printed: La Fille d'Artaban...; lower center printed: La Nébuleuse...; lower right printed: DIALOGUE INCONNU...; across bottom printed: De la part de MM. LOUIS DUMUR et ALFRED MORTIER. / Instruments de Musique de la Maison : / THIBOUVILLE, LAMY & C.; lower left printed: Imp. Eugène Verneau, 108, r. de la Folie-Méricourt, Paris.

About this work

Overview

La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu is a 1896 lithograph by Louis Anquetin, created on wove paper in black ink.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a sketch of a woman's face and hands with loose, wavy hair, accompanied by a faint scorpion outline above her head. The image is paired with text listing three plays and their corresponding actors and dates for a Paris theater season.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is characterized by quick, rough lines, typical of the period. The sketchy style conveys a sense of spontaneity, while the contrast between the detailed figure and empty background creates visual tension.

Context

The print was likely created as a promotional poster for the listed plays, utilizing the lithography technique to produce multiple copies.