1890
crayon
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Riders on the Metro is a 1890 crayon by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a group of people in a dimly lit space, possibly a metro car. They're dressed in long coats and hats, with some looking straight ahead and others gazing downward. The artist used black crayon to create the image, with bold lines and shading to suggest depth and texture. The scene is simple, yet it conveys a sense of quiet contemplation. The figures seem lost in thought, oblivious to their surroundings. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama, with deep shadows and highlights that add depth to the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.
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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