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Hellé - Opéra en 4 actes, by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, 1896

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Overview

Hellé - Opéra en 4 actes 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 image is a poster for an opera called "Hellé" with four acts. The poster features a woman in a long white dress standing in front of a building with columns. She is wearing a headband and has long hair. In the background, there are people in white robes with their hands raised. The poster has a mix of colors, including shades of brown, blue, and green. The title "Hellé" is written in large letters at the bottom of the poster, and there are other words written in smaller letters around it. The style of the poster is reminiscent of Impressionism and Realism, with a focus on capturing the beauty of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the works of Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, the artist who created this poster.

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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