Chanson du Temps Jadis

Date1895

Artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss artist and illustrator, 1859–1923)

Illustration Citation"Chanson du temps jadis," lyrics by Robert de Cantelou and music by Marcel Legay, in Gil Blas Illustré, September 8, 1895

MediumLithograph

Dimensionssheet: 16 1/16 × 11 in. (40.8 × 27.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Helen Farr Sloan, 1978

Object number1978-387

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Label TextHere Steinlen's illustration is inspired by a song with words by Robert de Cantalou and music by Marcel Legay. Steinlen's earliest published illustrations related to popular songs, and he would design for concert posters and sheet music throughout his career.