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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen — War Sketches: The Two Processions (Croquis de guerre: Les deux cortèges – “Ayez pas peur - on les a - et bien!”)
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

War Sketches: The Two Processions (Croquis de guerre: Les deux cortèges – “Ayez pas peur - on les a - et bien!”)

1916

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's lithograph depicts two opposing processions, likely representing French civilians and soldiers versus German forces during World War I, with the French caption "Don't be afraid, we have them and good!" expressing patriotic reassurance during wartime. As a war sketch, this work exemplifies Steinlen's commitment to documentary illustration and social commentary, using the accessible medium of lithography to communicate with the public about contemporary military conflict. The composition captures the psychological tension of the period while serving as propaganda that bolstered morale through visual narrative of national strength and resolve.

Medium
lithograph

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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, War Sketches: The Two Processions (Croquis de guerre: Les deux cortèges – “Ayez pas peur - on les a - et bien!”), 1916

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's lithograph depicts two opposing processions, likely representing French civilians and soldiers versus German forces during World War I, with the French caption "Don't be afraid, we have them and good!" expressing patriotic reassurance during wartime. As a war sketch, this work exemplifies Steinlen's commitment to documentary illustration and social commentary, using the accessible medium of lithography to communicate with the public about contemporary military conflict. The composition captures the psychological tension of the period while serving as propaganda that bolstered morale through visual narrative of national strength and resolve.

Medium
lithograph
Year
1916
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Print, Lithography, Expressionism, Early 20th Century, Social Commentary, Swiss Artist, Political Satire, World War I, Propagandistic, Dark Humor

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