1894
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Père is a 1894 ink by Félix Vallotton, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This poster shows a woman sitting at a desk, reading or writing while a child lies on the floor nearby. The text around them lists a play called *Père* by Aug. Strindberg, with actor names and event details in messy, uneven letters. The whole thing looks hand-drawn and rough, with thick black lines and a sepia tone. The play *Père* was a drama in three acts, and this poster was made for its French premiere. The artist used a sketchy style to match the play’s intense mood. Next, check out lithography to see how this kind of print was made.
Félix Édouard Vallotton (French: ; December 28, 1865 – December 29, 1925) was a Swiss and French painter and printmaker associated with the group of artists known as Les Nabis.
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