“The Old Chatterer” by Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1902) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

The Old Chatterer

The Old Chatterer

TitleThe Old Chatterer
ArtistThéophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923
Date1902 20th century
MediumDrypoint on ivory laid paper
Classificationdrypoint
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Charles Deering Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“The Old Chatterer” is a work by Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923, dated 1902. It is executed in drypoint on ivory laid paper and classified as drypoint. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06