Who painted Gil Blas Illustré: Une Curiosité, par Alexandre Hepp?

Gil Blas Illustré: Une Curiosité, par Alexandre Hepp was painted by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen in 1897.

Where can I see Gil Blas Illustré: Une Curiosité, par Alexandre Hepp?

Gil Blas Illustré: Une Curiosité, par Alexandre Hepp is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Gil Blas Illustré: Une Curiosité, par Alexandre Hepp?

Gil Blas Illustré: Une Curiosité, par Alexandre Hepp is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Gil Blas Illustré: Une Curiosité, par Alexandre Hepp

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen , 1897

Gil Blas Illustré: Une Curiosité, par Alexandre Hepp is a print by the Impressionist artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2014.371
Credit line: Bequest of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen created Gil Blas Illustré: Une Curiosité in 1897. The work is a print now in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two figures in a dimly lit room. One, prominently wearing a large hat and carrying a bundle of sticks, dominates the foreground, while the other sits obscured in the background with a low-pulled hat. The scene's portrayal may contain satirical elements, potentially commenting on contemporary attire or behavior.

Technique & Style

Characterized by rough lines and muted color palette with accents of red and brown, the work exhibits a hurried, sketch-like quality. The emphasis on everyday life aligns with Realist tendencies.

History & Provenance

Created in 1897 by Steinlen, the print is currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Context

The title Une Curiosité (A Curiosity) suggests the artist's intent to highlight the unusual or ironic in the depicted scene, inviting viewer interpretation.

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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.