Street scene in Montmartre

very fine drawing, conté and washed ink on paper, from the early 20th century by Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923).

Concerns an isograph, unique authentic print.

Unsigned , attributed to Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen

Nice street scene or street scene in the neighbourhood where Steinlen lived and worked montmartre.

Conté and washed ink on paper (isographie) is in excellent condition and is perfectly framed.

Features a fine passe partout.

Dimensions drawing 30 by 22 cm in frame 52 x 42 cm.

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Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen was a French draughtsman, painter and graphic artist. At 22, he went with his young wife Emile Mey to the artists' quarter Montmartre in Paris. Steinlen befriended a group of artists at Montmartre, including Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Adolphe-Léon Willette. Steinlen drew his most famous poster for café le chat noir, featuring a haughty black cat . A similar cat appeared on the sign Steinlen designed for the café-cabaret. Outside posters, Steinlen was also concerned with cats; they were part of his daily life. He drew, painted, modelled cats and carved cats out of wood. Steinlen therefore became best known for this animal. Another characteristic element in his work is formed by his drawings of street scenes, of mischievous ruffians he captured in a few crisp lines, factory workers and other underprivileged people.

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