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Contest at the Paris Conservatoire - tragedy. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
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Contest at the Paris Conservatoire - tragedy. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786141 Contest at the Paris Conservatoire - tragedy. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by de Losques, Daniel (Thouroude) (1880-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Contest at the Paris Conservatoire - tragedy. Paul Hervieu, Theodore Dubois, Victorien Sardou, Adrien Bernheim and Jules Claretie. Illustration for Le Rire, 5 August 1905.); © Look and Learn
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Audience Crying Dramatist Le Rire Mask Tragedy Victorien Sardou Caricatures Jules Claretie Theodore Dubois
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Contest at the Paris Conservatoire - tragedy. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) captures a comical scene filled with emotion and laughter. The artwork, created by Daniel de Losques in 1905, depicts a group of prominent figures from the French performing arts world gathered to witness a tragic performance. In this satirical cartoon, we see playwrights Paul Hervieu, Theodore Dubois, Victorien Sardou, Adrien Bernheim, and Jules Claretie as they watch a play unfold on stage. Their exaggerated expressions and gestures reveal their amusement and surprise at the dramatic events taking place before them. The artist's use of vibrant colors in this colour lithograph adds an extra layer of humor to the scene. The audience members are depicted wearing masks that reflect their emotions – some laughing uproariously while others shed tears of sadness. This illustration was originally published in Le Rire magazine, known for its humorous content and social commentary. It showcases de Losques' talent for capturing both physical likeness and personality through caricature. Through this satirical drawing, de Losques offers a scathing satire on the theatrical world while also highlighting the power of entertainment to move audiences emotionally. This piece serves as a reminder that even within tragedy lies moments of comedy.
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