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

The image depicts a group of five people, including a woman and four children, shown in full body. The woman stands in the center, leaning forward slightly while carrying a child in her arms and holding a large bundle. Her facial features are drawn with concentration, and she wears a headscarf. The children around her are clutching hands and looking forward, dressed in long coats, pants, and head coverings. One little girl mirrors the woman by holding a similar bundle against her side. The environment around them seems to depict a barren or windy landscape, with trees bending and a textured sky, suggesting strong winds. The lines convey movement and struggle within an empty background.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8020

  • 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

Q65025762

You may be interested in

Loading Results