Jeanne d'Arc. Sarah Bernhardt
Poster
1890 (Designed and printed)
1890 (Designed and printed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Eugène Grasset worked as a book illustrator and poster designer in Paris towards the end of the 19th century. His work brought him into contact with the Montmartre circle of artists including Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, though it is clear from looking at this poster that Grasset's work was more conservative than that of the avant-garde Toulouse-Lautrec.
The poster was commissioned by Sarah Bernhardt, the French actress, to advertise her stage appearance in the role of Jeanne d'Arc, or Joan of Arc, and Grasset clearly evokes the saint's piety in the design of the poster, which strongly ressembles a stained glass window.
The poster was commissioned by Sarah Bernhardt, the French actress, to advertise her stage appearance in the role of Jeanne d'Arc, or Joan of Arc, and Grasset clearly evokes the saint's piety in the design of the poster, which strongly ressembles a stained glass window.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Jeanne d'Arc. Sarah Bernhardt (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | colour lithograph on paper |
| Brief description | Poster, 'Jeanne d'Arc. Sarah Bernhardt' by Grasset. |
| Physical description | Shows Sarah Bernhardt as Jeanne d'Arc, showing the saint dressed for battle, with a banner depicting the Virgin and Child in one hand and her other hand on her heart. Arrows enter the composition from the left-hand side and miraculously miss Jeanne. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions | E. Grasset (Signed) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs J.T. Clarke |
| Summary | Eugène Grasset worked as a book illustrator and poster designer in Paris towards the end of the 19th century. His work brought him into contact with the Montmartre circle of artists including Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, though it is clear from looking at this poster that Grasset's work was more conservative than that of the avant-garde Toulouse-Lautrec. The poster was commissioned by Sarah Bernhardt, the French actress, to advertise her stage appearance in the role of Jeanne d'Arc, or Joan of Arc, and Grasset clearly evokes the saint's piety in the design of the poster, which strongly ressembles a stained glass window. |
| Associated objects |
|
| Bibliographic reference | Coutts, Howard and Claire Jones Toulouse Lautrec and the art of the French Poster. Bowes Museum, 2004. 53 p., ill. ISBN 0954818202. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.190-1921 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | August 8, 2007 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
