Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Original Charcoal Drawing Serb Refugees, 1915

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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Original Charcoal Drawing Serb Refugees, 1915

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A original charcoal drawing on paper by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Serbian civilians and soldiers as they head into the mountains Medium: Charcoal on paper Signed right corner Actual size size 49 x 40 cm Frame 55 x 46 cm Condition: Small tear minor discoloration of paper Provenance: Ex Spanish collection Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (November 10, 1859 – December 13, 1923), was a Swiss-born French Art Nouveau painter and printmaker. This charcoal drawing shows a group of Serbian civilians and soldiers as they head into the mountains. When invading forces from Austria-Hungary and Germany pushed into Serbia in 1915, they occupied the capital city of Belgrade, and drove the remnants of the Serbian army and accompanying civilian refugees across the borders into Montenegro and Albania. One of the major engagements of the campaign took place at Kosovo, During World War I, Serbia was an ally of Britain, France, and Russia. Serbia was a bitter enemy of Austria-Hungary, which blamed Serb conspirators for the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, and was determined to punish the Serbs for the assassination Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Born in Lausanne, Steinlen studied at the University of Lausanne before taking a job as a designer trainee at a textile mill in Mulhouse in eastern France. In his early twenties he was still developing his skills as a painter when he and his new wife were encouraged by the painter François Bocion to move to the artistic community in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris. Once there, Steinlen was befriended by the painter Adolphe Willette who introduced him to the artistic crowd at Le Chat Noir that led to his commissions to do poster art for the cabaret owner/entertainer, Aristide Bruant and other commercial enterprises. Much of Steinlen s art demonstrated his concern for social justice for the poor and the working classes. His works can be found in most important Museums in the United states and Europe.

Creator:
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3650312844252