Théophile-Alexandre’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Winter: Cat on a Cushion
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Laundress
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Summer: Cat on a Balustrade
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

"Les Temps Nouveaux"
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Two Nude Models
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Laundresses Carrying Back Their Work
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

À la Bodiniére
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Leda and the Swan
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Cat Arching Its Back
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Jean Louis Forain
Théophile-Alexandre Pierre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Summer: Cat on a Balustrade
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Reclining Woman
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

La Traite des Blanches
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923) printed by Charles Verneau (French, active 19th c.) published by Le Journal (French, 1892-1944) authored by Jean-Louis Dubut de Laforest (French, 1853-1902)

Asche
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923) printed by Eugène Verneau published by Albert Langen (Paris and Leipzig)

Chansons de femmes, cover for a book by Paul Delmet
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

The Bride
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Two Nude Models
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Two Cats on a Cushion
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923

Overture for The Woman from Seville, for Piano, by Cecile Chaminade
Théophile-Alexandre Pierre Steinlen (French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923) published by La Semaine Artistique & Musicale (French, 1888-1889) composed by Cecile Chaminade (French, 1857-1944)

A Soldier for Pétain
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923