La Rafle

1893

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Associated Names
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Artist, Swiss, 1859 - 1923

This is an illustration of a group scene with various figures lined up near a small building or vehicle. The composition includes people dressed in period clothing standing in line. One person in a black and red uniform stands aside with a neutral expression. The style hints at a historical setting, with clean lines and soft colors showing everyday life. The background shows urban architecture and additional figures in a queue, suggesting a busy environment typical of a past era.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink and colored crayon

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 53.3 x 35.3 cm (21 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8057

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Steinlen; in later hand, lower right verso:paru dans le CGil Blar no 25 / 18 juin 1893 / La Rafle / 1745

Wikidata ID

Q64633117

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