Who painted Peace in the Streets?

Peace in the Streets was painted by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen in 1891.

Where can I see Peace in the Streets?

Peace in the Streets is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Peace in the Streets?

Peace in the Streets is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Peace in the Streets

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen , 1891

Peace in the Streets is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Peace in the Streets is a lithograph created by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen in 1891. Steinlen was a Swiss-born French artist associated with the Art Nouveau movement, known for his socially conscious work.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a police officer standing on a cobblestone street, observed by a crowd from a bridge or balcony. The officer's relaxed yet firm posture suggests a sense of order and control, set against a backdrop of historic buildings.

Technique & Style

As a lithograph, Peace in the Streets was produced using a printmaking process involving stone and acid. This technique allowed Steinlen to create multiple copies of his work, aligning with his practice of collaborating with publications that promoted anarchist and socialist ideologies.

Artist & collection

Artist

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

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.