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Entrée de Brasseur, dans Chilpéric, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1895

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Overview

Entrée de Brasseur, dans Chilpéric is a 1895 by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
When & what style?
1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a scene from a play, with a man on a white horse in the center, wearing a costume and a helmet. He is surrounded by three other men, two of whom are dressed in animal costumes. The background is a stage set, with a large tree trunk and branches visible. The painting is done in a loose, expressive style, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, capturing the drama and excitement of the theatrical performance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and light, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

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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