Rochefort is dying! Rochefort is dead! 1898

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's 1898 lithograph, "Rochefort is dying! Rochefort is dead!", depicts a somber scene of mourning for French politician Henri Rochefort. The artwork, now held by The Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Steinlen's signature style of bold lines and dark shading, creating a sense of drama and intensity. The composition focuses on a group of men carrying a coffin up a set of stairs, while a priest presides over a gathering of mourners in the background. This powerful image captures the grief and reverence surrounding Rochefort's passing, highlighting Steinlen's ability to convey emotional weight through his art.