Artwork
La Rue Coulaincourt
La Rue Coulaincourt is a print by the Impressionist artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Rue Coulaincourt is a 1896 print by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a solitary woman in a long coat walking down a dimly lit street at night, stepping over a curb as she gazes downward. A large stone building and a smaller house are visible in the background, with a single window emitting a faint light.
Technique & Style
Steinlen employs chiaroscuro, using the contrast between dark shadows and light to create a sense of mystery and quietude, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene.
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.
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