Artwork
Le Roi Candaule
Le Roi Candaule is an ink print by Charles Guérin. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
On the left side, there’s a black-and-white sketch of a dramatic scene with two figures—one standing, one kneeling—wrapped in flowing robes.
This image is a program cover for a play called *Le Roi Candaule*. On the left side, there’s a black-and-white sketch of a dramatic scene with two figures—one standing, one kneeling—wrapped in flowing robes. The right side lists the actors and crew, including the play’s title at the top in bold letters.
The sketch looks hand-drawn and rough, almost like a quick sketch. The play was performed in 1901, and the cover was made using a printing method that creates images on stone.
Next, check out how lithography works to see how this sketch was turned into the print.
Overview
Le Roi Candaule is a 1901 lithograph by Charles Guérin, created as a program cover for a play of the same name.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a dramatic scene with two robed figures, one standing and one kneeling, alongside a list of the play's cast and crew.
Technique & Style
The image combines a hand-drawn sketch in black on wove paper with printed text, showcasing the lithographic process.
History & Provenance
The print was created for a 1901 play performance, utilizing lithography to reproduce the original design.
Artist & collection
