Le Fils de l'abbesse; Le Fardeau de la liberté
1897
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1897
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image is a black-and-white poster with rough, sketchy lines. On the left side, there’s a list of names and a play title, *Le Fils de l’Abbesse*, along with a second play, *Le Fardeau de la Liberté*. The right side shows a dramatic scene: a woman in a long dress kneeling by a rocky cliff, with a dark, swirling background that looks like a stormy sea or night sky. The poster’s style is loose and expressive, almost like a quick sketch. It’s not polished—just raw lines and shading, which makes it feel urgent. The text at the bottom mentions *LA CRITIQUE*, a magazine, and the artist’s name isn’t visible here. If this style intrigues you, look up lithography.