Drawing, original, made with pencil, character to be identified ⸻ Henri Bataille (1872–1922) Henri Bataille, whose full name is Félix-Henri Bataille, was born on April 4, 1872, in Nîmes, in the south of France, and died on March 2, 1922, in Rueil-Malmaison. He was one of the most popular playwrights of the Belle Époque and the early years of the 20th century. Youth and Education Henri Bataille studied in Paris, notably at Lycée Louis-le-Grand. He became interested in literature very early and began publishing poetry in the 1890s. He frequented the literary and artistic circles of the capital and formed connections with several writers and painters of his time. At the age of 20, he published his first collection of poems: La Belle au bois dormant (1892), which reveals a symbolist sensitivity. Theatrical Career It is at the theater that Henri Bataille found his true path. His first major play, La Lépreuse, premiered in 1896. He achieved success with significant works such as: • La Femme nue (1908) – a sentimental and social drama about love, which would be adapted for cinema several times; • Maman Colibri (1904) – on the theme of aging and the love of a mature woman for a young man; • L’Enchantement (1900); • Le Scandale (1909). His plays, often performed at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre or the Théâtre Sarah-Bernhardt, are psychological and sentimental dramas, very popular with the public. Style and Themes Henri Bataille is distinguished by psychological and sentimental realism, infused with naturalistic elements and sometimes symbolism. He focuses on describing the torments of the soul, inner conflicts, social tensions, and forbidden or tragic loves. He introduces a form of sensuality and modernity into theater, appealing to an audience in search of novelty. His theater is also imbued with social criticism, particularly concerning the condition of women, bourgeois appearances, and societal hypocrisies. Influence and Legacy Henri Bataille enjoyed immense success during his lifetime. His works were translated, performed abroad, and some were adapted for cinema as early as the beginnings of the seventh art (notably by Abel Gance and Louis Mercanton). Recommended Products Provided by Very Beautiful Drawing, Pencil, signed Henri Henry Bataille Literature 19th Art See the product Very Beautiful Drawing, Pencil, signed Henri Henry Bataille Literature 19th Art See the product Type: Drawing Period: 19th century and before Country of origin: France Material: Pencil Characteristics: Signed Theme: Character