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Théophile Steinlen, "Black Cat and Frog", 1898, antique print from "Cats"

Sale price¥165,000

A silent dialogue between a black cat and a frog - a piece born at the crossroads of humor and culture.

Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen was a painter and printmaker active in Paris at the end of the 19th century, and is unrivaled in his depictions of cats. This work, "The Black Cat and the Frog," is included in the collection "Des Chats" published in 1898, and is presented in the form of a "silent comic" without dialogue.

The black cat, curious about the frog, tries to play with it, but receives an unexpected counterattack and falls into the pond... The humorous yet sophisticated composition of the scene highlights Steinlen's keen observational skills and descriptive ability.

Of particular note is the pose of the frog depicted in the last panel. This composition is reminiscent of Katsushika Hokusai's "Hokusai Manga" and clearly illustrates the influence of Japonism in Europe during the Art Nouveau period. This pose, which was also copied by artists such as Emile Gallé, quietly smiles as the crystallization of intercultural exchange.

A cat, a frog, and Hokusai - a piece where Eastern and Western aesthetics intersect.


Information

Artist: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen
Title: The Black Cat and the Frog (Le Chat et la Grenouille)
Year of production: 1898
Condition: Antique print, 1 piece
Size: Approx. 44 x 31 cm


Artist / Title: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen / Le Chat et la Grenouille (Antique Print, 1898)

*The frame in the image is for reference only. Please contact us regarding framing.


Related links

If you would like to know more about the works, please visit Ribo Antiques' special page (separate site).

Black Cat and Steinlan (another site)

The first art book in Japan to feature Steinlen's cats, "Steinlen, the Black Cat Cartoonist," is also on sale now!
Black cat cartoonist Stanlan

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This work is an original antique print made over 100 years ago.

All works sold at Rivoli Antiques are genuine works of artistic value that were printed at the time, and are not later reproductions or copies.

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Théophile Steinlen, "Black Cat and Frog", 1898, antique print from "Cats" Sale price¥165,000

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