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Edmée Lescot, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1893

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Overview

Edmée Lescot is a 1893 by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
When & what style?
1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a long, dark dress with a white apron. She is wearing a dark hat and has a white collar. The background is dark, and the woman is the main focus of the painting. The woman's face is turned to the side, and her eyes are cast downward. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, and her posture is formal. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The use of dark colors and shading creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Artist

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

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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