Femme de Profil et Trois Enfants 1916

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's 1916 artwork, *Femme de Profil et Trois Enfants*, is a poignant depiction of a woman and her three children. Executed in a loose and expressive style with blue chalk on paper, the drawing showcases Steinlen's signature use of line and form to capture the essence of his subjects. The woman stands tall, her figure dominating the composition, while the children cluster around her, their small forms mirroring the weight of their lives. Steinlen, a prolific artist known for his portrayals of Parisian life, captures the beauty and vulnerability of his subjects, offering a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people.