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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Associated Names
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Artist, Swiss, 1859 - 1923

This is a drawing of three figures in front of a building. The figures include a man on the left in a patterned shirt and cap, a middle figure leaning on a structure resembling a fence or railing, and a figure on the right interacting with a long rectangular object resembling a plank of wood. The background shows simple building lines and utility poles, suggesting an urban setting. The medium used appears expressive, with soft colors filling the outlines made with ink or pencil. The figures are depicted wearing various types of clothing, with attention to detail in the jackets worn by the left and middle figures, and the short-sleeved shirt worn by the rightmost figure. The drawing style is sketchy, capturing movements and postures with fluidity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk and watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 38.5 x 32.2 cm (15 3/16 x 12 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8051


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: Steinlen

Wikidata ID

Q64633111

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