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Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour

Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour, by Vicomte Ludovic Lepic, ink, 1878
Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour, by Vicomte Ludovic Lepic, ink, 1878

Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Vicomte Ludovic Lepic. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour is an etching on gold silk satin created by Vicomte Ludovic Lepic in 1878.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts two figures in 18th-century attire flanking a framed list of names, likely a program for the theater show 'Ambulances d’Orient', listing actors and plays. A crowd gathers behind them, watching a stage under trees and tents.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose, sketchy lines, suggesting a quick draft. The etching technique involves using ink and metal plates to create prints, allowing for expressive and detailed renderings.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.