Le Talion; La Cage; Ceux qui restent; Fortune 1898

"Le Talion; La Cage; Ceux qui restent; Fortune," a 1898 black and white lithograph by Louis Anquetin, depicts a scene of a man and child playing music in a wooded landscape. The man plays a long instrument, likely a flute, while the child beats a drum with one hand and holds a smaller, round object in the other. The work, framed by a decorative border, showcases Anquetin’s mastery of line and shading, creating a sense of depth and movement within the composition. The artwork's title, with its multiple parts, hints at a complex narrative, inviting viewers to interpret the symbolism embedded in this evocative scene.