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Théophile Steinlen, "Poor Little Mouse", 1898, antique print from "Cats"

Sale price¥55,000

One baby mouse and three cats - Steinlen depicts a quiet, harsh drama of life.

Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen is known as the "painter of cats" who depicted the daily lives of cats with a keen eye for observation in late 19th century Paris. This work, "The Poor Little Mouse (La Pauvre petite Souris!)", is one of the silent cartoons included in the collection of illustrations "Des Chats (Cats)" published in 1898.

The three cats are curious about the mouse caught in the trap. As they play, full of curiosity, the door opens and one small mouse escapes. However, it is soon caught and becomes the cats' playmate.

The cats' movements become increasingly violent. Are they playing or hunting? The way the mouse is toyed with is depicted with a mixture of quiet humor and cruelty. In the final panel, the mouse is held down by the cat's claws, and this is the most powerful silence in this wordless manga.

This is a memorable work in which the animals are depicted realistically, not as anthropomorphised but as "cats", exuding the sharpness and gentleness of Steinlen's gaze.


Information

Artist: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen
Title: The Poor Little Mouse (La Pauvre petite Souris!)
Year of production: 1898
Condition: Antique print, 1 piece
Size: Approx. 39 x 29 cm


Artist / Title: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen / La Pauvre petite Souris! (Antique Print, 1898)

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


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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, "Poor Little Mouse", 1898, antique print from "Cats" Sale price¥55,000

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