The Manor Lady or the Omen (La chatelaine ou le tocsin)
1895
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This poster shows a woman standing in a dimly lit forest at night. She’s holding a lantern, and behind her, a small village glows faintly. Tall trees loom around her, and a wolf or dog is lying on the ground nearby. The sky is dark, with a pale moon hanging low. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to make the scene feel urgent and dreamlike. The colors are mostly blues and greens, giving it a cool, eerie mood. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de.
