Artwork

Prospectus de Librarie et de Journaux: les soliloques du Pauvre par Jehan Rictus

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen , 1903

Prospectus de Librarie et de Journaux: les soliloques du Pauvre par Jehan Rictus is a print by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

This painting is titled Prospectus de Librarie et de Journaux: les soliloques du Pauvre par Jehan Rictus.
It was created by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen in 1903.
The artist was Swiss and lived from 1859 to 1923, which might have influenced his work.
You can find this painting at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
To learn more about the artist's style, look up Théophile Alexandre Steinlen.

Overview

Prospectus de Librarie et de Journaux: les soliloques du Pauvre par Jehan Rictus is a 1903 print by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, a Swiss artist active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The work is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print advertises 'Les Soliloques du Pauvre' by Jehan Rictus, a collection of poems. The title suggests the work's subject is related to poverty and social commentary, reflecting Steinlen's engagement with contemporary social issues.

History & Provenance

Created in 1903, the print is a product of Steinlen's mature period. The artist, born in 1859 and died in 1923, was active during a time of significant social change.

Artist & collection

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.