Vrouwenliederen

About this artwork

monogram, recto, gedrukt: monogram van Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Art Historical Context

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen’s *Vrouwenliederen* (1897) captures the vibrant spirit of the Belle Époque through its bold letterpress printing. Measuring nearly a meter square, this large-format work was designed for public display, likely as a poster or broadside promoting songs or poetry centered on women’s voices. Steinlen, a Swiss-born artist who settled in Paris, became renowned for his expressive prints and illustrations that blended everyday subjects with a touch of social commentary, often associated with the lively Montmartre scene and publications like *Le Chat Noir*. Letterpress pri...

About the Artist

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, born on November 10, 1859, in Lausanne, Switzerland, hailed from a family with artistic roots; his grandfather, Christian Gottlieb Steinlen, was a painter and draftsman. After two years studying theology at the University of Lausanne, he trained in industrial ornamental drawing in Mulhouse under Schoenhaupt and worked as a designer trainee at a textile mill. Encourage...