Between 1928 and 1944, some 200 illustrations by Steele representing many different plays appeared in the Herald-Tribune. He illustrated a 1941 edition of W. Somerset Maugham's The Moon and Sixpence.
Over the course of nearly two decades, from 1928 to 1944, Steele created around 200 illustrations showcasing numerous different plays, which were featured in the Herald-Tribune. Notably, he also illustrated a 1941 edition of W. Somerset Maugham's The Moon and Sixpence.