Théophile Steinlen

painter (1859-1923)
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Théophile Steinlen
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Théophile Steinlen

Summary

Théophile Steinlen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lausanne[2]. He was born on +1859-11-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1923-12-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], poster artist[8], sculptor[9], and graphic artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lausanne[2], Théophile Steinlen…
  • Théophile Steinlen passed away in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Théophile Steinlen died in Paris[12].
  • Théophile Steinlen was born on +1859-11-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Théophile Steinlen was born on +1859-11-20T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Théophile Steinlen died on +1923-12-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Théophile Steinlen died on +1923-12-14T00:00:00Z[14].
  • Théophile Steinlen is buried at Saint-Vincent Cemetery[15].
  • Théophile Steinlen held citizenship in Switzerland[16].
  • Théophile Steinlen held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Théophile Steinlen's native language[18].
  • Théophile Steinlen's professions included painter[6].
  • Théophile Steinlen worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Théophile Steinlen worked as a poster artist[8].
  • Théophile Steinlen's professions included sculptor[9].
  • Théophile Steinlen worked as a graphic artist[10].
  • Théophile Steinlen's professions included lithographer[19].
  • Théophile Steinlen's field of work was visual arts[20].
  • Théophile Steinlen's field of work was graphics[21].
  • Théophile Steinlen's field of work was painting[22].
  • Théophile Steinlen's education included a stint at University of Lausanne[23].
  • A notable student of Théophile Steinlen was Guy Pène du Bois[24].
  • A notable student of Théophile Steinlen was Louis Durand[25].
  • A notable student of Théophile Steinlen was Hilda Rix Nicholas[26].
  • A notable student of Théophile Steinlen was Emile Hornung[27].

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Origins and Family

Théophile Steinlen was born in Lausanne[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1859-11-10T00:00:00Z[3] and +1859-11-20T00:00:00Z[13]. French was his native language[18].

Education

Théophile Steinlen's education included a stint at University of Lausanne[23]. He studied under François Bocion[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], poster artist[8], sculptor[9], graphic artist[10], and lithographer[19]. Fields of work include visual arts[20], a type of arts[29]; graphics[21], a method[30]; and painting[22], a method[31]. Notable students include Guy Pène du Bois[24], a painter[32], 1884–1958[33], of United States[34], specialised in painting[35]; Louis Durand[25], a painter[36], 1817–1890[37], of Switzerland[38]; Hilda Rix Nicholas[26], a painter[39], 1884–1961[40], of Australia[41]; and Emile Hornung[27], a painter[42], 1883–1956[43], of Switzerland[44].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q17491018[45], a painting[46], founded in 1902[47]; Q17491094[48], a painting[49], founded in 1903[50]; and Q17491421[51], a painting[52].

Personal Life

Théophile Steinlen's religion is recorded as reformed[53].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1923-12-13T00:00:00Z[5] and +1923-12-14T00:00:00Z[14]. Recorded place of death include 18th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[54], in France[55], founded in 1860[56] and Paris[12], a commune of France[57], in France[58], founded in -0300[59]. Burial took place at Saint-Vincent Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

Théophile Steinlen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

He has been cited as an influence by Ricard Opisso[62], a caricaturist[63], 1880–1966[64], of Spain[65].

FAQs

Where was Théophile Steinlen born?

Théophile Steinlen was born in Lausanne[2].

Where did Théophile Steinlen die?

Théophile Steinlen died in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Théophile Steinlen do for work?

Théophile Steinlen worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], poster artist[8], sculptor[9], and graphic artist[10].

Where did Théophile Steinlen go to school?

Théophile Steinlen was educated at University of Lausanne[23].

Who did Théophile Steinlen influence?

Théophile Steinlen has been cited as an influence by Ricard Opisso[62].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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