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In the Rain: Mother and Children (Sous la pluie: La mere et les enfants)

1915

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Associated Names

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Artist, Swiss, 1859 - 1923

This is a drawing of a group of figures walking against the wind. The image depicts three figures on the left struggling to move forward as they battle against a strong wind. The figures appear determined and resilient, their clothes and hair flowing backward. The background shows a simple, abstract landscape of swirling lines. This minimalistic style focuses on the movement and struggle against the elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1943.3.8019
Catalogue Raisonné

Crauzat 1913, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1913

Crauzat, E. de. L'oeuvre grave et lithographie de Steinlen. Paris: Societe de propagation des livres d'art, 1913.

Wikidata ID

Q65025760

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