Artwork
Au théâtre
Au théâtre is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Patrice Dillon. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Au théâtre is a 1895 lithograph by Henri-Patrice Dillon, executed in violet-brown on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three theatergoers in a dimly lit setting: two women in elaborate hats and dark attire converse in the background, while a bearded, bespectacled man sits in front, lost in thought.
Technique & Style
Dillon employed rapid, gestural lines to convey the subjects' expressions and the atmosphere of the theater, using a predominantly brown and gray palette with a soft violet undertone.
Artist & collection
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Deux croquis
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