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Soldiers on Leave - Night Scene (Permissionnaires - Effet de Nuit)
Soldiers on Leave - Night Scene (Permissionnaires - Effet de Nuit) is an ink print by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
This etching shows soldiers in dark uniforms walking a shadowy street at night. Their faces are hard to see. The buildings around them look tall and empty.
This was made in 1916. The artist used fine lines to show light and dark. War was happening nearby. You can almost hear the quiet footsteps.
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Overview
Soldiers on Leave - Night Scene (Permissionnaires - Effet de Nuit) is an etching created by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen in 1916. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill with the medium.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts soldiers in uniform walking down a dark street at night, their faces obscured by shadows. The scene conveys a sense of quiet and isolation, set against the backdrop of wartime mobilization.
Technique & Style
Steinlen employed fine lines to achieve a nuanced contrast between light and dark, characteristic of the etching technique. The use of shadow and darkness adds depth to the nocturnal scene.
Context
Created in 1916, the work reflects the wartime context in which it was made, capturing a moment of soldiers on leave during a period of conflict.
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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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