Poul Steffensen
1866–1923 (age 57)
Biography
Poul Steffensen, born in 1866, was an illustrator whose drawings captured the lightness and humanity of people in everyday scenes. With a deft hand, he contributed to periodicals and books, bringing wit and empathy to the subjects he portrayed, whether social commentary or gentle humor.
Steffensen’s art echoed the era’s fascination with illustration as a democratic form of expression, and his work continues to remind viewers of the subtle pleasures found in well-observed life.