L'Anneau de Çakuntala

1895

Albert André

Associated Names
Albert André

Artist, French, 1869 - 1954

This is an image of a cover of an illustrated publication. The cover includes a mix of text and visual art. On the left side, the title "Revue Encyclopédique Larousse" is adorned with floral motifs. Below the title, there is a block of text describing the publication. On the right side, there is an illustration of two figures in flowing attire within a natural setting with trees in the background. This scene suggests a classical or mythical narrative. Next to the illustration, there is text introducing "L’Anneau de Cakuntala," a dramatic adaptation, with names listed below it. The overall design is in the Art Nouveau style, known for its natural elements and intricate font style.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in green on light brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Atlas Foundation

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32.9 x 50.6 cm (12 15/16 x 19 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.76.6


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Rodolphe Darzens, Paris; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Atlas, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1998

  • Boyer, Patricia. Artists and the Avant-Garde Theater in Paris 1887-1900. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington; National Academy Museum, New York, 1998-1999, no. 89, fig. 56.

Inscriptions

upper center in stone: a; upper right in stone: l'OEUVRE / Administration / 23 Rue Turgot; center right printed: Année 1895-96 / TROISIEME SAISON / 2e Spectacle / L'Anneau / de Çakuntala / Comédie Héroique en 5 actes de Kâlidàsa / Adapté du théâtre Hindou par / A. FERDINAND HÉROLD....; upper left in stone: Revue / Encyclopedique / Larousse...

Wikidata ID

Q75395123

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