19th Century

theophile alexandre steinlen

Born 1859 Died 1923 Works span 1893–1903

The Soul of Montmartre: The Life and Legacy of Théophile Steinlen Théophile Alexandre Steinlen was far more than a mere illustrator; he was the visual poet of the Belle Époque, a man whose brush and lithographic stone captured the very heartbeat of Paris. Born in 1859 in Lausanne, Switzerland, his journey from the quiet landscapes of his Swiss youth to the smoky, vibrant cabarets of Montmartre is a quintessential tale of artistic dest…

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1893

first work

1903

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through theophile alexandre steinlen's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups theophile alexandre steinlen's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

theophile alexandre steinlen

1859 – 1923

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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