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Mr. and Mrs. Martin Atlas

Atlas, Liane W.
Atlas, Martin Mrs.
Atlas Memorial Fund, Martin

American, died 2018

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This is a painting of theatrical posters for two plays, L'Âme Invisible and Mlle Fifi. The left side shows two figures in an intense moment with a poster for "L'Âme Invisible" below. The right side shows two figures at a table, with one in a yellow garment and holding a glass, and the other making a gesture. Various items like a bottle and a cigarette are present. The color palette is muted with spots of vibrant colors, showcasing elements in an illustrative style. This painting is in the style of Toulouse-Lautrec, known for depicting theatrical and Parisian life.
Tancrède Synave, L'Ame invisible; Mademoiselle Fifi, 1896, 5-color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of The Atlas Foundation, 1995.76.76

L'Ame invisible; Mademoiselle Fifi

Tancrède Synave · 1896 · 5-color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.76.76

The image is a vintage theatrical poster featuring a woman's body from the torso to above the knees. The woman is reclining with her head tilted slightly backward. Her face is not clearly visible, and she wears an ornament or jewelry on her head. She has long hair blending into the dark background. She wears a long dress with a floral pattern, a prominent neckline, and sleeves covering her arms. The background fades from a light hue at the center to a darker setting at the edges. The poster includes text on the left side detailing a theatrical production titled "Le Cuivre" associated with Le Théâtre Libre Saison in 1895-1896.
Pierre-Eugène Vibert, Le Cuivre, 1895, lithograph in black on pink wove paper, Gift of The Atlas Foundation, 1995.76.96

Le Cuivre

Pierre-Eugène Vibert · 1895 · lithograph in black on pink wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.76.96

The image shows detailed illustrations of flowers in different stages of bloom, featuring shades of peach, white, and yellow, set against a muted green background. The color palette is mainly soft pastels. The flowers are arranged diagonally across the image, with peach and yellow blossoms at the top right, white and peach blossoms in the middle, and white blooms at the bottom right. The text "Théatre Libre" is located in the upper left corner.
George Auriol, Ménages d'artistes; Le Maître, 1890, 5-color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of The Atlas Foundation, 1995.76.7

Ménages d'artistes; Le Maître

George Auriol · 1890 · 5-color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.76.7

The image depicts a full-body drawing of a nude male figure in a classical style. The figure is in a dynamic pose with one leg raised and a lean forward. His head is turned to the side, partially hidden by his arm covering it. The facial features focus on the muscular structure, and the hair is curly and short. Flowing lines around the figure suggest movement or wind, with a stylized tree in the background. The background consists of swirling lines and shading hinting at movement and depth, with faint landscape elements in the distance.
Louis Anquetin, Dancing Nude, 1897, transfer lithograph in brown on light brown wove paper [proof before letters], Gift of The Atlas Foundation, 1995.76.3

Dancing Nude

Louis Anquetin · 1897 · transfer lithograph in brown on light brown wove paper [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1995.76.3

This is a painting of a coastal scene with spectators observing the sea. The composition consists of a group of figures seated on a sandy beach facing the sea, with three visible sailboats in the distance. The figures are outlined in bold, dark lines with contrasting blocks of colors. In the background, the horizon features a calm sea rendered in shades of turquoise and pale yellow, with a band of light yellow sky above. On the right side of the image, two figures walk hand-in-hand towards the sea. The left side of the image contains text detailing a theatre program titled "Les Fossiles" for "Le Théâtre Libre".
Henri-Gabriel Ibels, Les Fossiles, 1892, 6-color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of The Atlas Foundation, 1995.76.40

Les Fossiles

Henri-Gabriel Ibels · 1892 · 6-color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.76.40

The image displays swirling and curving shapes and lines that contribute to its abstract quality. The text is arranged in a non-linear fashion, with curving lines that suggest a dynamic flow. Interspersed among the text are illustrated forms that hint at human figures, seen on the left and towards the bottom. The visual arrangement creates an impression of a theatrical poster with an artistic style that abstracts the concept of a playbill into a bold composition.
Edouard Vuillard, Un Ennemi du peuple, 1893, lithograph in black on brown wove paper, Gift of The Atlas Foundation, 1995.76.109

Un Ennemi du peuple

Edouard Vuillard · 1893 · lithograph in black on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.76.109

This is a drawing of a theatrical production poster. The image depicts a female angel with elaborate wings and flowing robes, holding lilies and surrounded by swirled decorative elements and a starry sky backdrop. In the middle, there is a detailed portrait of a gentleman with mid-length hair and mustache in a rectangular frame. Below the illustration, the text announces the theatre program for "Elen," a drama in three acts by De Villiers de l'Isle Adam, presented by Le Théâtre Libre for the 1893-1894 season, along with credits for music, set design, and cast names. The illustration shows attention to decorative features and intricate scroll work.
Maurice de Lambert, Elën, 1895, photorelief on wove paper, Gift of The Atlas Foundation, 1995.76.19

Elën

Maurice de Lambert · 1895 · photorelief on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.76.19

The image shows bold, black lines and shapes on a tan background forming an abstract composition. In the scene, a large, round figure with a cone-shaped hat holding a scythe is looming over a smaller group of figures holding papers or books. The large figure also holds a bag labeled "5,000". Flames rise from a building with windows.
Alfred Jarry, Ubu Roi, 1894, photomechanical process in black on pink wove paper [proof before letters], Gift of The Atlas Foundation, 1995.76.47

Ubu Roi

Alfred Jarry · 1894 · photomechanical process in black on pink wove paper [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1995.76.47

The image shows a man standing in profile, smoking a cigarette next to a door. He is balding with a beard, wearing formal attire. He leans against the wall, looking downward. Another character's face is visible through a small window in the door. Text in the image likely denotes theatrical roles. The background is simplistic, drawing attention to the central figures and text.
Jean-Louis Forain, Eugène Verneau, Une Journée parlementaire, 1894, photolithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of The Atlas Foundation, 1995.76.25

Une Journée parlementaire

Jean-Louis Forain, Eugène Verneau · 1894 · photolithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.76.25

Camille Pissarro, Place du Havre à Paris, c. 1897, lithograph on chine collé, Gift of Martin and Liane Atlas, 2017.185.1

Place du Havre à Paris

Camille Pissarro · c. 1897 · lithograph on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2017.185.1