Le Dîner à l'auberge 1917 - 1922

"Le Dîner à l'Auberge" (1917-1922) is a black and white etching by the French artist Jean-Émile Laboureur (1877-1943). The print depicts a couple dining in an inn or restaurant setting, with a view of a landscape through a window behind them. This work is a classic example of Laboureur's distinctive style of graphic art, utilizing lines and hatches to create a sense of depth and texture. The geometric shapes and simplified forms of the figures and objects evoke a sense of stylized realism, characteristic of Art Deco. The etching reveals a refined sense of composition and attention to detail, with a delicate interplay of light and shadow. This intimate scene of daily life captures the essence of the Art Deco era in its elegance and geometric clarity.