Le Bâton de l'Agent
Date1896
Artist
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
(Swiss artist and illustrator, 1859–1923)
Illustration Citation"La Bâton de l'Agent," with words by Héros-Cellarius and music by Fragson, in Gil Blas Illustré, August 7, 1896.
MediumLithograph
Dimensionssheet: 16 × 10 15/16 in. (40.6 × 27.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Helen Farr Sloan, 1978
Object number1978-397
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Not on viewClassificationsPRINT
Label TextHere Steinlen's illustration is inspired by a song with words by Héros-Cellarius and music by Fragson. Steinlen's earliest published illustrations related to popular songs, and he would design for concert posters and sheet music throughout his career.
