a) Au théâtre (At the Theatre) (recto); (b) Untitled (verso)
1892
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1892
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a dimly lit theater scene. In the front row, a man in a top hat leans forward, while others sit with their backs turned. Behind them, two women stand near a counter, one holding a fan. The stage is dark, with only faint shapes visible. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and mood. The lighting is soft, focusing on the audience more than the stage. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
