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Au théâtre

Henri-Patrice Dillon

1895

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Au théâtre is a 1895 ink by Henri-Patrice Dillon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Henri-Patrice Dillon
When & what style?: 1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows three people in a dimly lit theater. The two women in the back wear fancy hats and dark dresses, leaning toward each other as if whispering. The man in front has a beard and glasses, resting his chin on his hand while looking down. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture their expressions and the theater’s shadowy mood. The colors are mostly browns and grays, with a soft violet tint. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.