Les Fauteuils d'orchestre
1878
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1878
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Les Fauteuils d'orchestre is a 1878 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a crowded theater. The seats are packed with people, all facing forward. Their heads are big and round, with wavy hair and big noses. Some wear hats, others don’t. The scene looks dark and busy, with a few lights up top. The artist used sharp lines to show the crowd’s faces and clothes. The way they’re all squished together makes it feel noisy and crowded. Want to see how artists used this style? Check out engraving.
