Who painted A Man on a City Street, Surrounded by Children (Un Père)?

A Man on a City Street, Surrounded by Children (Un Père) was painted by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen in 1891.

Where can I see A Man on a City Street, Surrounded by Children (Un Père)?

A Man on a City Street, Surrounded by Children (Un Père) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Man on a City Street, Surrounded by Children (Un Père)?

A Man on a City Street, Surrounded by Children (Un Père) is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

A Man on a City Street, Surrounded by Children (Un Père)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen , 1891

A Man on a City Street, Surrounded by Children (Un Père) is a crayon drawing by the Impressionist artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Man on a City Street, Surrounded by Children (Un Père) is a 1891 drawing by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, executed in black and blue crayon on wove paper. The piece captures a urban scene focusing on a man encircled by children.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays a everyday street scene where a man is surrounded by children, highlighting Steinlen's focus on social themes prevalent in late 19th-century urban life, particularly labor and everyday struggles.

Technique & Style

Steinlen utilized black and blue crayons on wove paper to create the work, characteristic of his Art Nouveau style with simple yet expressive lines, though the specific stylistic innovations in this piece are not distinctly elaborated upon in available sources.

History & Provenance

Created in 1891, the drawing aligns with Steinlen's period of engagement with anarchist and socialist publications, though specific details regarding its initial exhibition, ownership history, or commission context are not provided.

Context

The work reflects Steinlen's broader artistic themes addressing urban life and labor issues, consistent with his political activism and collaborations with left-wing media outlets during the late 19th century.

Legacy

While the drawing exemplifies Steinlen's socially conscious artwork, its individual impact or recognition within his broader oeuvre or the Art Nouveau movement is not specified in the provided information.

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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.

Museum

National Gallery of Art

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