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Ubu Roi

Alfred Jarry

1896

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Ubu Roi is a 1896 ink by Alfred Jarry, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Alfred Jarry
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black illustration on pink paper. In the foreground, a man with long hair sits in a chair, holding a paper. To his right, a large figure with a bird on its head stands behind a table with a round object and a plant. The background is filled with French text, including the title "Ubu Roi" at the top. The illustration features bold lines and simple shapes, with a focus on texture and pattern. The image is a photomechanical print, created using a process that involves transferring an image onto paper using a machine. This technique was commonly used in the late 19th century, and is characteristic of the Impressionist and Realist movements. For more information on this style of art, look up the Impressionism movement.