Program for the Soiree Artistique (Programme de la Soirée des anciens élèves du Lycée de Nantes)
1844
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1844
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image looks like a hand-drawn concert program. On the left side, there’s a sketch of a woman’s face and a cello. To the right, you see a tree with big, rough branches and a ship drawn in a simple, wobbly line. The bottom half is filled with tiny printed text listing songs and performers. The text is in French and mentions a "Soiree Artistique" (Artistic Evening) with a program of music and dance. The date at the top reads June 15, 1844. Next, check out lithography to see how this kind of print was made.
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