Artwork
In the Rain: Mother and Children (Sous la pluie: La mere et les enfants)
In the Rain: Mother and Children (Sous la pluie: La mere et les enfants) is an ink print by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
In the Rain: Mother and Children is a 1915 print by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, a Swiss-born French artist associated with Art Nouveau. The work combines etching and aquatint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a family navigating a rainy scene, with a mother shielding children under an umbrella. The image conveys a sense of resilience and everyday struggle, reflecting Steinlen's interest in socially conscious themes.
Technique & Style
Steinlen employed loose, sketchy lines to capture the movement and wetness of the scene. The etching and aquatint techniques allowed for expressive textures, contributing to the overall feeling of coldness and urgency.
History & Provenance
Created in 1915, the work is characteristic of Steinlen's output during this period, which often engaged with themes of family and everyday life.
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.
Après la saisie (After the Seizure)
Refugee Family
Le retour au foyer (The Return Home)
Après la saisie (After the Seizure)
Coming from School
The Distant City (La ville lointaine)
En route pour la pêche (Setting Out to Fish)
Les notables (petite planche) (The Notables) (small plate)
Three Figures
La route d'Emmaüs (1ère planche) (The Road to Emmaus) (first plate)
Girls Coming from School (Gamines sortant de l'ecole)
In the Rain: Mother and Children (Sous la pluie: La mere et les enfants)