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Three Companions (Les trois compagnons)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts three men, with two standing on the left and one seated on the right. The two standing men are shown in full height. One leans on a cane and wears a hat casting a shadow over his face. The other man also wears a hat, partially shadowing his face. The seated man is portrayed in profile from the waist up, with a long, pointed beard and shoulder-length hair. He wears simple, loose-fitting clothing and appears barefoot. The background is lightly textured with a faint horizon line, devoid of any additional elements to focus on the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1912
Medium
etching and drypoint (copper)
Dimensions
3911 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
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