Artwork
Les Vieilles histoires: Couverture - Frontispiece
Les Vieilles histoires: Couverture - Frontispiece is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Les Vieilles histoires: Couverture - Frontispiece is a 1893 print by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a French artist known for capturing the essence of Parisian life.
Subject & Meaning
The frontispiece depicts a man in formal attire walking a dog, set against a muted background. The scene reflects Toulouse-Lautrec's fascination with the urban culture of late 19th-century Paris, particularly its more marginal aspects.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's composition is marked by bold lines and expressive brushstrokes, imbuing the image with energy. A range of colors adds depth and texture, while the contrast between the figures and background creates visual interest.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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