Le Chemineau 1897

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's *Le Chemineau*, a charcoal drawing from 1897, depicts a solitary figure, a wanderer with a knapsack and a walking stick, standing at a crossroads. The artwork captures a poignant moment of contemplation and isolation, a theme that Steinlen explored in many of his works. The figure’s weathered face and weary posture suggest a life of hardship, while the distant cityscape hints at the possibility of a new beginning. Steinlen's masterful use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, highlighting the figure's loneliness against the vastness of the landscape.