Théophile Steinlen, "The Bad Adventures of the Black Cat", 1898, antique print from "Cats"
A strange divine punishment befalls a greedy black cat.
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen is a late 19th century French painter who left behind so many cat works that he is known as the "painter of cats." This work, "The Naughty Adventure of the Black Cat (La Gourmandise punie)," is included in the silent cat cartoon collection "Cats - Pictures without Words (Des Chats - Images sans paroles)," published in 1898.
The story begins with a black cat wanting a toy rocking horse pulled by a girl, and forcibly swallowing it. However, his greed gets him caught in the tree, and his escape fails. In the end, he is severely scolded by the girl, which ends in a somewhat allegorical way.
The title "La Gourmandise punie" literally means "the punishment for the glutton." The work highlights Steinlen's unique humor in anthropomorphizing cats and drawing them with rich expressions, as well as his skill in creating continuous, dynamic images.
The "Cats" series, which includes this work, is a reprint of Steinlen's serialized comic strips that were published at the Montmartre cabaret "Le Chat Noir," and conveys to the present day the intimate connection between Belle Époque popular culture and cats.
For more information about Steinlen and "Cats," please see the first professional art book in Japan, "Black Cat Manga Artist Steinlen" (now on sale at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide). Please enjoy it as well.
Information
Artist: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen
Title: The Bad Adventure of the Black Cat (La Gourmandise punie)
Year of production: 1898
Condition: Antique print, 1 piece
Size: Approx. 39 x 29 cm
Artist / Title: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen / La Gourmandise punie (Antique Print, 1898)
*The frame in the image is for reference only. Please contact us regarding framing.
Related links
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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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Framing options: Framing that preserves and enhances the appearance
At Rivoli Antiques, we offer the best framing suggestions for each piece to bring out the best in antique prints and lithographs from the late 19th century.
We offer framing suitable for collections, with a focus on artistic harmony, paper preservation, and compatibility with interior décor, and we use UV-blocking acrylic as standard.
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Simple gold-rimmed plan
The frames are discreet and elegant, with slim gold or black aluminum frames and white or cream mats.
- UV-blocking acrylic
- White or cream matte (color can be specified)
- Backside treatment and hanging hardware included
Price (tax included):
B5: ¥11,000 / B4: ¥13,200 / B3: ¥17,600
Antique style frame plan
The combination of a carved gold leaf wooden frame and off-white mat creates a classical atmosphere that brings out the depth of the artwork.
- UV-blocking acrylic
- White or cream matte (color can be specified)
- Backside treatment and hanging hardware included
Price (tax included):
B5: ¥13,200 / B4: ¥16,500 / B3: ¥22,000
Classic Decorating Plan
The heavy gold-leaf-decorated wooden frame and cream-colored mat create a sophisticated finish that will look great on display.
- UV-blocking acrylic
- White or cream matte (faceplate available)
- Backside treatment and hanging hardware included
Price (tax included):
B5: ¥15,400 / B4: ¥19,800 / B3: ¥26,400
*The above "B5, B4, B3" notations are size classifications only as a guide.
B5: 25.7cm/B4: 36.4cm/B3: 51.5cm
Please consider the size of your framing plan to be approximately 5 to 10 centimeters larger than the artwork.
(If the artwork size is 23 x 15 cm, 23 + 5 = 28 cm, which is equivalent to B4 size.)
In fact, depending on the aspect ratio and layout of the work, we will suggest the optimal framing size, from not only "B size" but also "8-cut" and "O-goromo" sizes.
Common Specifications
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Simple gold-rimmed plan
This plan features simple beauty, using understated and elegant frames and mats.
Antique style frame plan
Classical carvings and gold leaf-like decorations add depth to the artwork and the space.
Classic Decorating Plan
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This work is an original antique print created over 100 years ago.
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