Sheep was painted by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen in 1898.

Where can I see Sheep?

Sheep is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Sheep?

Sheep is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Sheep

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen , 1898

Sheep is a print by the Impressionist artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's 'Sheep' is a 1898 print held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowded, dark scene with people standing and huddled together, looking upwards, some carrying objects. The chaotic atmosphere is conveyed through the composition and the subjects' poses.

Technique & Style

Steinlen employed bold contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic effect, using quick, rough lines and pronounced shadows to emphasize the scene's urgency over detailed representation.

Context

The use of strong light and dark contrasts is reminiscent of the artistic technique known as chiaroscuro, which is used to create a sense of volume and depth in a composition.

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.