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The Roll Call- A Masque of the Red Cross (x2) The Roll Call- A Masque of the Red Cross

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 350.00 USD
The Roll Call- A Masque of the Red Cross (x2)  The Roll Call- A Masque of the Red Cross
<B> The Roll Call- A Masque of the Red Cross </B></I> (Lot of 2) 32" x 19 Artist: Arnold Genthe. A wonderfully simplistic poster which has a somber and deep feel to it. It depicts a lone figure, draped solely in white, reaching up towards the Red Cross logo. The background is completely black, making the figure stand out in stark contrast. The use of the word "masque" in the title is somewhat ironic since traditionally a masque was a lavish form of entertainment in 16th and 17th century aristocratic societies in Europe. They normally involved lavish and decadent set designs and over-the-top costumes. Whereas, here we see a solitary figure on a black background emoting a sense of minimalistic calm. Ben Jonson was the foremost composer of masques in 16th century Europe. One of his works contains the lines; "Her treading would not bend a blade of grass, Or shake the downy blow-ball from his stalk!" -From <I>The Sad Shepherd</B></I> This lonely figure treads lightly in her masque, though it is not a masque of traditional form! Her pose clearly reminiscent of the great Isadora Duncan, who may have been the inspiration for this poster or pose. A beautiful poster for any collection! <r<r Condition-Poster 1-Fine; normal wear and tear on edges from rolling/storage, water damage stains on lower edge. <r<r Poster 2-Superior; dirt residue on lower edge. Impeccable!