Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923). "Le soldat [Un Poilu à Pétain]". Lithograph on Japan paper, 1916. Handsigned and numbered by the Franco-Swiss artist. Also signed and dated in stone. 100 copies printed. Size: 57 x 44 cm. Excellent condition, with minimal imperfections. Bibliography: CHRISTOPHE Jacques, Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen : L'Oeuvre de Guerre (Oeuvre graphique De 1914 À 1920), Tome 2 / N°110 page 138. During the First World War (1914-1918), Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen set aside the exuberance of the Belle Époque to become a visual chronicler of human suffering. His focus was not on military glory or grand battles, but on the impact of war on ordinary people. His engravings and lithographs denounced the devastation of what he considered a senseless war. After the conflict, he collaborated with left-wing newspapers such as L'Humanité to continue promoting his social ideals. And although Steinlen is remembered today mainly for his cats, his wartime work (comprising more than 200 prints and lithographs) is considered one of the most important artistic testimonies to the misery of war. __________________________________ Professional packaging with all security measures. Fast shipping with UPS, CORREOS or SEUR (mainly with these companies) and with a permanent tracking number. Although it does not appear in the description, combined shipping is possible, adjusting the price of shipping and returning the remaining amount. Important: we pay taxes. If you wish to send an invoice, please tell us so that we can include it in the package. Thanks. _______________________________________________ @@@@@@@@@ We are professionals in the sale of works of art: graphic works, paintings, sculptures, artist books, rare and antique books, manuscripts and photography. Unique hand-made montages of our own works. We treat each work of art with care and handle it as it deserves to offer the collector total satis-faction in their acquisition. We are also Restoration professionals, mainly in ancient work (Painting and Sculpture), providing detailed reports of all our interventions and respecting the history of all the restored pieces. laar-tigua l´Art / taumante. We love art.