Ah! La Pé.. La Pé.. La Pépinière (1896 - 1900)
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Ah! La Pé.. La Pé.. La Pépinière is a striking painting by Félix Vallotton, created between 1896 and 1900. This vibrant work serves as an advertisement for a revue at the Pépinière Theater in Paris. The lively arrangement features a crowd of eagerly applauding spectators, depicted with exaggerated, expressive facial features that capture the excitement and intensity of a live performance. The dominant color palette of deep blacks, reds, and whites contributes to the dynamic feel of the composition, emphasizing the dramatic expressions and animated gestures of the audience.The text in the painting heralds performances on Sundays and holidays with matinees at 2 PM, promising a showcase of acts and tableaux by Albert Pajol and Adolphe Coutret with new musical arrangements. The mention of specific contributors such as M. Jacquout for ballet, L. Caffarod for costumes, and M. Denneiser for set decorations further highlights the collaborative nature of these performances, reflecting the vibrant artistic community of the time.
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Félix Édouard Vallotton (December 28, 1865 – December 29, 1925) was a Swiss and French painter and printmaker associated with the group of artists known as Les Nabis. He was an important figure in the development of the modern woodcut. He painted portraits, landscapes, nudes, still lifes, and other subjects in an unemotional, realistic style.