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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen — Mothu et Doria - Scènes impressionistes
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Mothu et Doria - Scènes impressionistes

1893

This lithograph by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen depicts scenes from the popular Belle Époque theatrical revue "Mothu et Doria," capturing the dynamism and social observation characteristic of the artist's graphic work. Steinlen employs the lithographic medium to convey the movement and energy of Parisian entertainment and street life with loose, expressive linework typical of the Impressionist sensibility. The composition reflects the artist's talent for satirical social commentary and his interest in documenting contemporary urban culture through performance and popular theater.

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lithograph

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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, Mothu et Doria - Scènes impressionistes, 1893

This lithograph by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen depicts scenes from the popular Belle Époque theatrical revue "Mothu et Doria," capturing the dynamism and social observation characteristic of the artist's graphic work. Steinlen employs the lithographic medium to convey the movement and energy of Parisian entertainment and street life with loose, expressive linework typical of the Impressionist sensibility. The composition reflects the artist's talent for satirical social commentary and his interest in documenting contemporary urban culture through performance and popular theater.

Medium
lithograph
Year
1893
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Belle Epoque, French, Theater, Impressionist, Figures, Vibrant, Figure, 19th-20th Century, Tender Mood, Impressionism, Domestic Life, Intimate Scenes, 1890s, Urban Subject Matter, Swiss Artist, Performance, Narrative Realism, Illustration, Narrative, Illustrated, Figure Painting, Belle Époque, Lithograph, Oil on Canvas

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