Artwork
Poster for "L'Exposition de Peintures du Groupe Impressionniste et Synthétiste" at Café des Arts
Poster for "L'Exposition de Peintures du Groupe Impressionniste et Synthétiste" at Café des Arts is a print by the Impressionist artist French 19th Century. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This poster advertises an art exhibition held at the Café des Arts, featuring works by artists associated with the Impressionist and Synthetist movements.
Subject & Meaning
The poster promotes an exhibition of paintings by artists including Paul Gauguin and Émile Bernard, held at the Champ-de-Mars near the Press Pavilion.
Technique & Style
The design features bold, uneven lettering cut out in thick black relief on wove paper, with a background of thin orange and white stripes, giving it a rough, handmade appearance.
Artist & collection
Artist
This sculptor liked to keep sharp tools in the studio and blunt ones in his pocket—his niece recalled finding him absentmindedly whittling a stick while talking philosophy.
