2008.95.3 Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, Dance on the Outskirts of Town


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Created by the famous poster designer Théophile Steinlen, this lithograph depicts a working-class dance hall on the fringes of Paris. The powdered and garishly illuminated face of the central woman, who seems to lock eyes with the soldier waiting on the sidelines, suggests her status as a prostitute and exposes the seedier side of such popular entertainment venues. 

Excerpt from
Nicole Myers, DMA label copy, 2017.

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Created 1898

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Steinlen, Théophile Alexandre (French, 1859-1923)

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Depicted location and place of origin: Paris (France): TGN: 7008038

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Created by the famous poster designer Théophile Steinlen, this lithograph depicts a working-class dance hall on the fringes of Paris. The powdered and garishly illuminated face of the central woman, who seems to lock eyes with the soldier waiting on the sidelines, suggests her status as a prostitute and exposes the seedier side of such popular entertainment venues. 

Excerpt from
Nicole Myers, DMA label copy, 2017.

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Notes
Created 1898

Catalogue essays

Artist/designers
Steinlen, Théophile Alexandre (French, 1859-1923)

Cultures

Geography 
Depicted location and place of origin: Paris (France): TGN: 7008038

Process/materials
Color lithograph on paper

Historical periods

Individuals

Subject terms

RELATED OBJECTS 

PROVENANCE 

AUDIO ASSETS 

VIDEO ASSETS

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Paris (France): TGN: 7008038
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