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
Summer: Cat on a Balustrade
"Les Temps Nouveaux"
Two Nude Models
Laundresses Carrying Back Their Work
À la Bodiniére
Leda and the Swan
Cat Arching Its Back
Jean Louis Forain
Théophile-Alexandre Pierre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923
Reclining Woman
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
The Bride
Two Cats on a Cushion
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