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L'Assomption de Hannele Mattern; En l'attendant

Paul Sérusier

1894

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

L'Assomption de Hannele Mattern; En l'attendant is a 1894 ink by Paul Sérusier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Sérusier
When & what style?: 1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This poster shows two ghostly figures floating in a dreamy green space. One stands pale and tall, holding a long cloth, while the other kneels, holding a single yellow flower. The background looks like a face with hollow eyes and a wide mouth, blending into the scenery. The text lists a play called *L’Assomption de Hannele Mattern*, with actors and roles—this was a theater program, not just art. The artist used flat colors and simple shapes, making the scene feel like a fairy tale. Check out lithography to see how artists like this made prints with smooth, layered colors.