L'Averse 1898

"L'Averse" (1898) is a lithograph by French artist Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, known for his depictions of Parisian life. The print features a woman in a dark coat and hat, holding an umbrella in a downpour, with the rain indicated by subtle streaks of color. The composition is simple and focused, highlighting the solitary figure against the backdrop of the city. The artwork's mood is melancholic, capturing the transient beauty of a rainy day in Paris, a common theme in Steinlen's work.