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Program for "Théatres l'Athénée"

Henry Somm

1881

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Program for "Théatres l'Athénée" is a 1881 ink by Henry Somm, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Henry Somm
When & what style?: 1881 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a poster for the Théatres l'Athénée, featuring a woman in a hat and dress holding a fan. She sits on a barrel, surrounded by other people. The title is written in large letters at the top of the poster. The woman is the central figure, and the other people are shown in various poses around her. The background is a light color, and the overall effect is one of energy and movement. If you like this style, you might also enjoy the work of the Impressionism movement.