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Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour
Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Vicomte Ludovic Lepic. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:on tablet in image: Représentation / Au / Profit / des / Ambulances d'Orient / SALLE VENTADOUR Paris Dimanche 3 Février 1878 / Ouverture Jacques Offenbach... / ... Guiez; lower left in image: Lepic
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Overview
Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour is an etching on gold silk satin created by Vicomte Ludovic Lepic in 1878.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts two figures in 18th-century attire flanking a framed list of names, likely a program for the theater show 'Ambulances d’Orient', listing actors and plays. A crowd gathers behind them, watching a stage under trees and tents.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, sketchy lines, suggesting a quick draft. The etching technique involves using ink and metal plates to create prints, allowing for expressive and detailed renderings.
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