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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

French, 1859-1923
Theophile Alexandre Steinlen was born in Lausanne in 1859. He was naturalized French in 1901. He was a painter, engraver, illustrator, poster artist and sculptor. Before settling in Paris, he made a detour to Mulhouse where one of his uncles placed him in the studio of one of the best lithographers of the time. He settled definitively in Montmartre in 1881. Willette introduced him to his companions of the Cabaret du Chat-Noir animated by Rodolphe Salis. He met Toulouse-Lautrec, Forain, Léandre, Debussy, Eric Satie, Verlaine, Alphonse Allais and Aristide Bruant. He took part in the performances of the famous cabaret's shadow theater with animal stories and, most often, sequences featuring cats, for which he has a particular affection. The felines will appear throughout his activity as "parentheses" in a tormented work. There is, in this torment, the expression of no personal problem but a painful compassion for the lives of the exploited and marginal beings. He painted and drew idylls, balls and bastrings, workers, kids and gosselin, the poor, the little workers, girls and marlous. He sometimes made posters. In the most successful of them (« Le lait pur de la Vingeanne » et le « Fer Bravais ») he imposed, relevant or not, the presence of cats. In 1901, Steinlen worked for L'Assiette au beurre , the most virulent satirical newspaper ever published and takes readily to target the institutions of the 3rd Republic. His works are found in numerous Public Collections, such as Petit Palais in Geneva, Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
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Artist: Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Double sided crayon drawing in colors: Study for "The Shoe" (recto)
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Double sided crayon drawing: Front: Study for "The Shoe" Reverse: Studies of Figures Blue crayon, red and black crayons Image size: 19.25 x 15.375 inches Frame size: 30 x 25 1/2 inch...
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1890s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Crayon

Lait pur de la Vingeanne (Pure Milk from Vingeanne), Lithographic poster.
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
It is framed with black moulding all around. Era: Late 19th to early 20th century, often categorized under the Art Nouveau movement. The poster litho size is 36"x24", print informat...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

"Lait Pur Sterilise de la Vingeanne" Antique Poster by Steinlen
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Steinlen, Theophile "Lait Pur Sterilise de la Vingeanne" Original lithograph, c. 1894 Rennert 12 Printed by Charles Verneau, Paris Bright Fresh Colors, RARE...
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1890s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Prochainement, Tournée du Chat Noir avec Rodolphe Salis; Black cat.
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The poster was designed by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen in 1896 to promote the touring performances of the Le Chat Noir cabaret troupe led by Rodolphe Salis. It has since become one ...
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1990s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Color

Femmes conversant dans la Rue, Art Nouveau Litho by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Theophile Alexandre Steinlen, French/Swiss (1859 - 1923) - Femmes conversant dans la Rue, Medium: Double Sided Lithograph, Size: 15 x 10.25 in. (38.1 x 26.04 cm), Description: From ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Impressionist Scenes - Lithograph (Les Maîtres de l'Affiche), 1895
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Paris, IDF
Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN Impressionist Scenes (Mothu et Doria), 1895 Stone lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum Size 39 x 29 cm (c. 15.3 x 11.4") INFORMATION : Plate 46 of "Les Maîtres...
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1890s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Original French early 20th Century Theatre poster of 'Le Reve'
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Le Reve (The dream) An original theatre poster designed by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen for Le Reve at the Academie Nationale de Musique 96 x 76cm. (incl. frame) New white wood fram...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

"La grande soeur" original drypoint
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching and drypoint. Catalogue reference: Sanchez and Seydoux 1913-10. Printed in 1913 and published in Paris by Gazette des Beaux-Arts. Plate size: 8 3/4 x 6 1/8 i...
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1910s Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Etching

Gil Blas Illustrated, Art Nouveau Lithograph by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Theophile Alexandre Steinlen, French/Swiss (1859 - 1923) - Gil Blas Illustrated, Medium: Double Sided Lithograph, Size: 15 x 10.25 in. (38.1 x 26.04 cm), Description: From the colle...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Entre Deux Trains
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: Entre Deux Trains Year: 1916 Medium: etching Edition: Numbered 100/100 in pencil Paper...
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Early 20th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Etching

Dancing in Paris (Tribute to Toulouse Lautrec) - Original Lithograph, 1898
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Paris, IDF
Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN Dancing in Paris (Tribute to Toulouse Lautrec), 1898 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. ...
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1890s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Mothu et Doria: A 19th C. Lithograph from Les Maitres de l'Affiche by Steinlen
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a framed 19th century color lithograph entitled "Mothu et Doria" created by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen and published between 1896 and 1899 in Paris, France by Jules Cheret in his famous series of miniature colored stone lithographs of popular Belle Epoch posters...
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Late 19th Century Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

1897 Original Poster - Les Maîtres de l'affiche Pl. 95 Lait pur de la Vingeanne
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in PARIS, FR
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen's "Lait pur de la Vingeanne stérilisé" poster, created in 1897 for Les Maîtres de l'Affiche in plate number 95, is an outstanding...
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1890s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Paper, Lithograph

La Marseillaise, Realist Drypoint Etching by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Long Island City, NY
La Marseillaise or The Mobilisation Theophile Alexandre Steinlen, French/Swiss (1859–1923) Date: 1915 Drypoint Etching, signed and dated in the plate and signed in pencil Edition of ...
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1910s Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Drypoint, Etching

1961 original exhibition poster Steinlen retrospective
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking 1961 original exhibition poster was created for the retrospective of Théophile Alexandre Steinlen at the Maison de la Pensée Française in Paris. A master of social real...
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1960s Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Paper, Lithograph

1899 Original poster Motocycles Comiot Paris - Les Maîtres de l'affiche Pl. 190
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in PARIS, FR
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen's "Motocycles Comiot Paris" poster, created for Les Maîtres de l'Affiche as plate number 190, is a remarkable work of poster art from the period. Théoph...
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1890s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Paper, Lithograph

"La grande soeur" original drypoint
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching and drypoint. Catalogue reference: Sanchez and Seydoux 1913-10. Printed in 1913 and published in Paris by Gazette des Beaux-Arts. Sheet size: 8 1/2 x 6 inche...
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1910s Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Etching

“La Rèpublique nous appelle…” (The Republic calls us…)
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Fairlawn, OH
La République Nous Appelle (The Republic Calls Us) Transfer lithograph with an etching Remarque in the lower left corner, 1915 Signed in pencil lower right (see photo) Edition: 100 (...
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1910s Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Original 1895 poster by Steinlen - De Mazas à Jérusalem par Zo d'Axa
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in PARIS, FR
The original 1895 poster by Steinlen, titled "De Mazas à Jérusalem par Zo d'Axa," offers a compelling glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of the era. Created by renowne...
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1890s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

A Bientot Pour de Bon
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: A Bientot Pour de Bon Year: 1916 Medium: Lithograph Edition: Numbered 99/100 in pencil Pa...
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Early 20th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

STEINLEN Drawing charcoal Women walking in the street in Paris Art nouveau 20e
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in PARIS, FR
Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN Lausanne, 1859 Paris, 1923 Charcoal 25 x 30 cm Signed lower right Inscription at the verso "A St Lazare"
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Charcoal

Cheetah - From Chats et Autres Bêtes - Lithograph 1933
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Roma, IT
Cheetah - From Chats et Autres Bêtes is an original black and white lithograph realized in 1933 by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. Signed on plate. The lithograph, on Arches vellum,...
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1930s Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

The Pretty Parisian and the Geese - Lithograph (Les Maîtres de l'Affiche), 1899
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Paris, IDF
Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN The Pretty Parisan and the Geese Original Stone lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum Size 39 x 29 cm (c. 15.3 x 11.4") Authenticated wit...
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1890s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Evacues
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: Evacues Year: 1916 Medium: Lithograph Edition: Numbered 98/100 in pencil Paper: Japan Image size: 14 x 9.5 inch...
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Early 20th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Portrait - Etching by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen - 1914
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original black and white etching realized in 1914 by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. Signed and dated on the plate on the lo...
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1910s Modern Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Etching

Classe 17
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: Classe 17 Year: 1917 Medium: Lithograph Edition: Numbered 61/100 in pencil Paper: Wove Image size: 10.5 x 14.25 inches ...
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Early 19th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Untitled
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: Untitled Year: c.1915 Medium: Lithograph Edition: Unknown, probably 400 Paper: Thin vellum Image size: 1...
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Early 20th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

l'Adieu (The Fairwell)
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: L'Adieu (The Fairwell) Year: 1916 Medium: Lithograph Edition: Numbered 381/400 in pencil Paper: Creme wove Image...
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Early 20th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Les Voila
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: Les Voila Year: 1915 Medium: Original lithograph Edition: Numbered 73/100 in pencil Paper: Wove Size image: 16 ...
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Early 19th Century Academic Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Le Repos du Soldat
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: Le Repos du Soldat Year: c.1915 Medium: Lithograph Edition: Numbered 68/100 in pencil Paper: Wove Image size: 1...
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Early 20th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Le Rêve (The Dream)
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Le Rêve (The Dream) Color gillotage poster, 1890 Signed in the image lower right corner (see photo) This poster for a ballet at the Académie nationale de musique in Paris is typical ...
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1890s Impressionist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Serrer la Main (The Hand Check)
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: Serrer la Main (The Hand Check) Year: 1916 Medium: Lithograph Edition: Numbered 27/100 in...
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Early 20th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Retour de Guerre
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: Retour de Guerre Year: 1915 Medium: Lithograph Edition: Numbered 97/100 in pencil Paper: Wove Image size: 11.5 ...
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Early 20th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

l'Adieu au Poilu
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: l'Adieu au Poilu Year: 1916 Medium: Lithograph Edition: Numbered 78/100 in pencil Paper: Wove Image size: 12.5...
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Early 20th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Gares
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) Title: Gares Year: 1916 Medium: Lithograph Edition: Unknown, probably 400 Paper: Japan Image size: 11 x 8.5 inches She...
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Early 20th Century Realist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Comiot Motorcycles from "Les Maitres de l'Affiche"
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Vintage reproduction of the iconic poster "Motorcycles Comiot" by Theophile Steinlen, 1899 (11x16 inches 29 x 40cm) as reproduced in the Maitres de l’Affiche, printed by Chaix imprimerie run by Jules Cheret between the years 1895 and 1900. The publication "Les Maitres de...
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1890s Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Theophile Alexandre Steinlen Original Stone Lithograph, 1894 - Petit Voyage
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original Lithograph by Theophile Steinlen - Swiss born French Artist (1859-1923). Titled: “Petit Voyage” (Little Journey). Signed “Steinlen” in the stone lower left. The work is in ...
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Late 19th Century Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Original ink drawings "Trois Portraits" by Steinlen
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Hinsdale, IL
STEINLEN, THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE (1859 -1923) "Trois Portraits" (Three Portraits) Original ink drawings, c. 1900 Initialed in ink by the artist Bears artist monogram stamp in black in...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Pen

"Femme au Boa" etching by Steinlen
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Hinsdale, IL
STEINLEN, THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE (1859 -1923) "Femme au Boa" Crauzat 61 Etching, Drypoint and Aquatint, c. 1900 Signed in pencil, lower right From the edition of 13 total impressions Image Size: 8 5/8” x 5 ½” The Parisian woman of Paris...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Etching

Interior of Tramway
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in New York, NY
Theophile Steinlen (1859-1923), Interior of Tramway, lithograph, 1896, signed lower right in red pencil. Reference: Crauzat 173. In good condition, on Chine Volant with wide (full) m...
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1890s Impressionist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

"Femme Nue" by Steinlen
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Hinsdale, IL
STEINLEN, THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE (1859 -1923) "FemmeNue" (A Nude Woman) Original etching, c. 1900 Signed and numbered in Pencil Provenance: From the atelier of the artist Image Size: ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Etching

Cover for Les Chansons de Montmartre
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in New York, NY
Steinlen, Alexandre Theophile. Cover for Les Chansons de Montmartre, 1899. Lithograph [2nd state of 3], before the borders were cut. Ref: Crauzat 218. Steinlen was born in Switze...
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1890s Art Nouveau Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

Femme de Chagrin
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in New York, NY
Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923), Femme de Chagrin, 1894, lithograph, signed in pencil lower right [also signed in the plate lower center]. Reference: Crauzat 454, first stat...
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1890s Post-Impressionist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Color Pencil, Lithograph

The Forgiveness
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in London, GB
THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN 1859-1923 Lausanne 1859-1923 Paris (Swiss/French) Title: The Forgiveness, ca. 1901 Technique: Original Stamped Pencil Drawing on paper. size: 21 x 2...
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Early 1900s Contemporary Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Pencil

Negotiations at the Brothel
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Steinlen was Born in Lausanne, Switzerland on November 10, 1859. He moved permanently to Paris at age 23 and became a French citizen. Steinlen studied art at Lausanne and later beca...
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Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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India Ink, Board

Les Otages Civils
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled, Les Otages Civils, 1916 is an original lithograph on Japan paper by Swiss/French artist Theophile Alexandre Steinlen, 1859-1923. It is signed and numbered out of...
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1910s Impressionist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Art

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Lithograph

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