Steinlen Cats - Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen - Dover Fine Art, History of Art

Steinlen Cats by Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen brings together a focused selection of the artist’s cat studies. This paperback sits within the Dover Fine Art, History of Art series.

Key details

• Author: Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen
• Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art
• Format: Paperback
• 48 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 28 March 2003

Synopsis

Cats were a perpetual subject for Steinlen, appearing across his Belle Epoque posters, lithographs and magazine illustrations, as well as in countless sketches. This collection gathers 66 drawings and 8 picture-stories, presenting a concentrated view of his rarer feline depictions, drawn from scattered sources.

Rendered in spare, expressive lines, the studies highlight movement and character, offering a clear look at how Steinlen observed cat dynamics. Particularly suited to artists and readers interested in art: general.

Rackhams Reference : RRQAY5CRRJ