La mort des pauvres-Baudelaire 1894

"La mort des pauvres-Baudelaire", created in 1894 by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, depicts the bleak reality of death among the poor. The artwork portrays a ghostly figure, likely representing death, draped in a shroud, reaching towards a family huddled in despair. The scene is bathed in a muted light, highlighting the somber mood. This powerful image, executed in a highly expressive style, captures the artist's concern for social justice and the suffering of the underprivileged.