Burlesque Theater

c. 1900

Joseph Stella

Associated Names
Joseph Stella

Artist, American, 1877 - 1946

This is a drawing of an indoor scene with chairs and lighting fixtures. The drawing shows an interior space with chairs arranged in a line. The viewpoint is from behind a group of chairs facing towards the opposite end of the space, where additional chairs and perhaps a window is depicted. The room is lit by overhead hanging lamps, and there are shaded areas indicating the use of artificial light casting shadows. The perspective creates a sense of depth and adds to the crowded atmosphere of the setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on brown paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 10.6 x 15 cm (4 3/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.114


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in later hand, center left verso in graphite: (collector's notes)

Wikidata ID

Q64591372

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