




Théophile Steinlen, "Black Cat and Frog", 1898, antique print from "Cats"
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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--All genuine, all original.
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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リボリアンティークスでは、19世紀末のアンティーク版画・リトグラフの魅力を最大限に引き立てるため、作品ごとに最適な額装をご提案しております。
美術的な調和、紙の保存性、インテリアとの親和性を大切に、紫外線カットアクリルを標準採用した、コレクションにも適した額装をご提供しております。
額装プラン一覧
シンプル金縁プラン
細身の金縁または黒のアルミ製フレームと、白またはクリーム色マットを使用。控えめで上品な額装です。
- 紫外線カットアクリル
- 白またはクリーム色マット(色指定可)
- 裏面処理・吊り金具付き
価格(税込):
B5:¥11,000 / B4:¥13,200 / B3:¥17,600
アンティーク調フレームプラン
彫刻入りの金箔調木製フレームと生成りマットの組み合わせ。クラシカルな雰囲気で作品の深みを引き立てます。
- 紫外線カットアクリル
- 白またクリーム色マット(色指定可)
- 裏面処理・吊り金具付き
価格(税込):
B5:¥13,200 / B4:¥16,500 / B3:¥22,000
クラシック装飾プラン
重厚な金箔装飾の木製フレームとクリーム系マットを使用。展示にも映える格調高い仕上がりです。
- 紫外線カットアクリル
- 白またはクリーム色マット(面金対応可)
- 裏面処理・吊り金具付き
価格(税込):
B5:¥15,400 / B4:¥19,800 / B3:¥26,400
※上記の「B5・B4・B3」表記はあくまで目安としてのサイズ区分となります。
B5:25.7cm/B4:36.4㎝/B3:51.5㎝
額装プランのサイズは作品+5~10センチを目安にお考え下さい。
(作品サイズ23×15㎝の場合、23+5=28㎝のためB4相当となります。)
実際には、作品の縦横比やレイアウトに応じて、「B判」だけでなく「八つ切り」「大衣」などから最適な額装サイズをご提案いたします。
共通仕様
- 紫外線カットアクリル(UV92%以上)
- 裏面仕上げ(吊り金具・保護板つき)
- 厚手マット台紙使用(色指定可)
- 納期目安:約10〜14日(混雑状況により変動)
ご注文方法
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壁面や既存額装とのバランスなども踏まえて、最適な額装をご提案いたします。
額装例ギャラリー
シンプル金縁プラン
控えめで上品なフレームとマットを使用した、シンプルな美しさが特長のプランです。



アンティーク調フレームプラン
クラシカルな彫刻や金箔風の装飾が作品と空間に深みを与えます。



クラシック装飾プラン
華やかな装飾フレームを用いた、格調高い展示にも映える額装です。



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About the condition
This work is an original antique print created over 100 years ago.
All works sold by Rivoli Antiques are genuine pieces of artistic value printed at the time, and are not later reproductions or copies.
Due to their nature, antique prints rarely come with individual certificates of authenticity like contemporary works.
Therefore, where you buy and who is in charge of selecting the works are of utmost importance.
At Rivoli Antiques, we carefully select our items based on the trust we have built through many years of collaboration with museums and experts.
We only introduce works that you can safely add to your collection.
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