Artwork
Three Figures
Three Figures is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2010.162
- Credit line
- Bequest of Muriel Butkin
About this work
Overview
Three Figures is a drawing by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, created around 1904, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts four women in a quiet, introspective scene. Three seated women are engaged in needlework, while a fourth stands apart, her back turned. The women's downward gazes and absorbed activities convey a sense of calm, private moments.
Technique & Style
Steinlen's use of subdued colors and soft rendering creates a contemplative atmosphere. The women's clothing and surroundings blend together, with attention to detail in their garments and activities adding depth to 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.
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