1908
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Misery and Splendor (Misere et splendeur) is a 1908 ink by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a group of people in the foreground, with a large building in the background. The people are dressed in dark clothing, and some are sitting or leaning against each other. In the background, there is a large building with many windows and a clock tower. The sky above is dark and cloudy. The artist who created this work is Steinlen, Théophile Alexandre.
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (November 10, 1859 – December 13, 1923), was a Swiss-born French Art Nouveau painter and printmaker. He was politically engaged and collaborated with the anarchist and socialist press.
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