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Hellé, by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, 1896

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Hellé is a 1896 by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
When & what style?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting, titled Hellé, shows a woman with long, curly hair and a white dress. She is standing in front of a dark background, and her face is turned slightly to the side. The woman's features are softly focused, giving the impression of a gentle, dreamy quality. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The woman's dress is rendered in soft, feathery brushstrokes, while the background is darker and more muted. This contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the painting. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this painting, which is an example of the artist's work in the Impressionism and Realism movements.

About the artist

Portrait of Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
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.

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