T'as pas un megot-vicomte 1891
theophilealexandresteinlen
comic strip sketch
pen illustration
ink line art
linework heavy
sketchwork
pen-ink sketch
thin linework
pen work
storyboard and sketchbook work
initial sketch
"T’as pas un mégot…vicomte?" is a satirical cartoon by Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, created in 1891. The piece depicts two men, one laid out on the ground and the other seated, engaged in a conversation. The scene is set against a barren landscape, with a distant train billowing smoke. The image is a commentary on social class and the plight of the working class in late 19th-century France, with the title directly translating to "Don’t you have a cigarette…Viscount?". The cartoonist's signature can be seen in the bottom right corner. Steinlen was known for his poignant social commentary, and this piece is a prime example of his ability to capture the realities of the working class in a humorous yet thought-provoking way.
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