Les Temps Nouveaux 1906

"Les Temps Nouveaux" (The New Times), a 1906 lithograph by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, portrays a solitary figure, possibly Adam, in a stark, shadowy landscape. The man, depicted in a realistic style with careful attention to detail, gazes upwards, seemingly searching for something beyond the bleak horizon. This powerful image, a poignant commentary on the anxieties of modernity, reflects Steinlen's artistic interest in social realism and the plight of the working class. The artist's distinct use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, enhancing the melancholic mood of the artwork.