T.A. Steinlen, The Poster Hanger circa 1910 This sepia toned print is of a poster hanger, literally hanging off the wall while affixing a poster to the wall adjacent to a curious neighborhood woman. Like many of Steinlen''s works, this one doesnt fail to bring a smile... the image measures 6.5 x 9.5 inches, and the framed measurement is 13 x 14 inches. ''The years around the turn of the century in Paris were the great periods of the ''artist-reporter'' those painters who found their inspiration in the events of every-day life. One of the very greatest of these was Steinlen. With an eye for movement and gesture, with the ability to translate the scenes of the cafes, bars and street corners into pictorial composition, in his drawings he created a pattern of expressive shape, swift shading and telling details of facial expression which is redolent with the whole atmosphere of the period. Much of his strength and effectiveness of his work derives from the fact that, like Daumier, he was able to combine a clear sense of style with humour and social understanding '' (Weston) Steinlen was born in Lausanne, 1859; died in Paris, 1923. Over the course of his artistic career Steinlen created over 380 original lithographs and 115 etchings ... His style, though personal and distinctive, was influenced at various times by his illustrious contemporaries Degas, Vallotton, Toulouse-Lautrec, Rodin, Forain and Munch. His subject matter includes street life, political propaganda and studies of his beloved cats. In terms of public visibility, Steinlen was the Norman Rockwell of the 1890''s and as a prolific illustrator he created drawings for nearly thirty magazines and newspapers. His images are marked by originality, simplicity, and compassion which make them alluring and engaging. Inspired by daily life, he often used his own family in his poster designs. In 1881, at the age of twenty, Theophile Alexandre Steinlen moved from his native home in Lausanne Switzerland to Paris -the heart and soul of late 19th C Europe- where he became a most highly celebrated and influential artist in both the French Belle Epoque and Art Nouveau era. This print, and every other print, poster or piece of ephemera we sell is authentic, non reproduction and vintage. Let us know if you want additional information or more photos. We gladly ship worldwide - thanks for your interest. Status: For Sale Reference#: SF_03 Condition: A Year: circa 1910 Country: France Height: 9.5 in. (24.13 cm) Width: 6.5 in. (16.51 cm) Title: T.A. Steinlen - The Poster Hanger Materials: paper

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