This artwork features a triptych-style collage of four iconic Art Nouveau vertical posters, each depicting the renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt in various theatrical roles. From left to right, the posters represent "La Tosca," "Gismonda," "Lorenzaccio," and "La Dame aux Camélias." Each panel follows a distinct illustrative style characterized by intricate line work, ornamental borders, and the graceful, stylized figures typical of late 19th-century graphic design.
The composition is highly structured, with each panel functioning as a standalone portrait set against decorative backgrounds. In "La Tosca," the subject wears a dark, wide-brimmed hat and an elaborate floral shawl. "Gismonda" shows a figure holding a long palm leaf, draped in ornate, gold-toned garments. The central "Lorenzaccio" figure is portrayed in darker, more historical attire, while "La Dame aux Camélias" features a flowing, ethereal white gown against a backdrop of green star-like shapes. Text identifying each play and the actress is integrated into the decorative frames of each panel.
The colour palette is soft and muted, dominated by earth tones, ochre, pale blues, and vintage sepia, punctuated by deep purples and muted greens. The lighting is flat and graphic, emphasizing the elegant contours and flowing drapery of the clothing. These illustrations exhibit the characteristic flowing organic lines and symmetrical geometric patterns associated with the turn-of-the-century movement, capturing a sense of refined theatrical history and romanticism.