1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
A Princely Idyl, Clara Ward is a 1897 by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two people inside what looks like a small, dimly lit room. One person is sitting in a chair with their face turned away, wearing a dark coat and a bright yellow collar. The other person is standing, facing the seated one, with a dark dress and a big black hat. The background is blurry, with some indistinct shapes and a hint of a window or curtain. The seated person’s face is barely visible, adding a sense of mystery. The artist used quick, sketchy lines and soft shading to create a lively but unfinished feel. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
Comte Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Montfa (24 November 1864 – 9 September 1901), known as Toulouse-Lautrec (French: ), was a French painter, printmaker, draughtsman, caricaturist, and illustrator.
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