Le Chevalier a la Fee 

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen sketched "Le Chevalier a la Fee" using light blue lines on a warm, tan paper. The composition features a knight mounted on a horse, drawn with fluid lines that emphasize movement and lightness. The cape and horse's mane seem to billow, creating a sense of dynamic energy. The artist also includes a study of the horse's head above the main figure, which offers an additional perspective on the subject. This repetition draws attention to the form and the expressive possibilities within the line itself. Steinlen, working in a period marked by significant social change and artistic experimentation, uses line to explore the boundaries between representation and abstraction. The sketch's open form invites viewers to complete the image in their minds, engaging with the work in a way that acknowledges the subjective nature of perception. It moves away from traditional, fixed representations, and embraces the ephemeral quality of modern experience. The sketch functions as a study in form and motion, reflecting broader artistic concerns around the fluidity of identity and the deconstruction of established modes of seeing.