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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923) "Les Blanchisseus" Original Lithograph, Ca. 1890

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Item #: 344731
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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923)
"Les Blanchisseus" original stone lithograph, Ca. 1890
Published in Le Rire magazine, a page titled "Passe la mi-careme", translating to "past halfway, this pregnancy".
The satirical lithograph is after an original, depicting two laundress women carrying heavy baskets and bags of laundry.
The red haired woman says to the pregnant brunette girl, "Pas d'danger qu'a présent un étudiant vienne nous aider!" which roughly translates to "No danger of a student coming to help us now!"
Signed in plate, marked "Dessin de STEINLEN" lower right.
Presented mounted to linen.

Dimensions:
Art: 11 7/8" h x 8 3/4" W
Linen backing: 14 1/2" H x 11 5/8" W

Le Rire- Laundry Gossip by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen Circa 1890

Sheet size 9 x 12"

A page from Le Rire magazine, "Passe la mi-careme"
which means "Past halfway, this pregnancy."
Two young laundress girls carry their heavy loads.
The red haired girl suggests sarcastically to the brunette girl,
who appears to be well along in her pregnancy,
"Fat chance a student will come and help us with that load!"

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Les Blanchisseuses, circa 1899
Pencil crayon, pastel and charcoal on paper

Condition

Slight discoloration to the trim edges but overall in good form and presents handsomely.

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