Artwork
La Rue Coulaincourt

La Rue Coulaincourt is a print by the Impressionist artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.380
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
La Rue Coulaincourt is a 1896 print by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a solitary woman in a long coat walking down a dimly lit street at night, stepping over a curb as she gazes downward. A large stone building and a smaller house are visible in the background, with a single window emitting a faint light.
Technique & Style
Steinlen employs chiaroscuro, using the contrast between dark shadows and light to create a sense of mystery and quietude, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.



















