L'Ennemi du peuple

1899

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Associated Names
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Artist, Swiss, 1859 - 1923

This is a drawing of a public event or theatrical performance. The drawing showcases a scene with a large, animated crowd facing a distinguished figure standing to the right side under the heading "L'ENNEEMI DU PEUPLE." The crowd appears lively with various expressions, some arms raised, and a few individuals in hats at the foreground. To the right, a list with names and roles accompanies the main figure, with the date "LE 18 FEVRIER 1899" included. The composition uses strong contrasts of light and shadow to convey energy and drama.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on light brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Atlas Foundation

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 50 x 32.4 cm (19 11/16 x 12 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.76.75

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Crauzat 1913, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Rodolphe Darzens, Paris; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Atlas, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1998

  • Artists and the Avant-Garde Theater in Paris, 1887-1900, National Gallery of Art, Washington; National Academy Museum, New York, 1998-1999, no. 66, as L'Ennemi du peuple (The Enemy of the People) by Henrik Ibsen.

Bibliography

1913

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

1992

  • Aitken, Geneviève. Artistes et Théâtres d'Avant-Garde: Programmes de Théâtre Illustrés, Paris 1890-1900. Exh. cat. Pont-Aven, Musée de Pont-Aven and tour, 1992, 90, no. 104.

1998

  • Artists and the Avant-Garde Theater in Paris, 1887-1900. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington; National Academy Museum, New York, 1998-1999: no. 66.

Inscriptions

lower center in stone: Steinlen; upper left in stone: L'ENNEMI / DU PEUPLE; center right printed: donné par l'OEuvre / LE 18 FÉVRIER 1899...

Wikidata ID

Q75395641

You may be interested in

Loading Results