The Distant City (La ville lointaine)

1914

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Associated Names
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Artist, Swiss, 1859 - 1923

This is a drawing of a rural interaction between a woman holding a child and a man with a bag. The scene takes place outdoors, presumably in the countryside. The landscape extends into the horizon, showcasing fields with subtle lines and elevations. The woman stands on the left and appears to be communicating something to the man on the right. She holds a small child in her arm, and another child stands by her side, clutching her skirt and a stick. The man leans on a cane and carries a large sack over his shoulder. The overall drawing employs fine line work to create texture in the clothing and landscape, capturing a moment of rural life with simplicity and attention to detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8033

  • 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

Q65025775

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