Artwork
Miss Ida Heath, English Dancer
Miss Ida Heath, English Dancer is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1923.210
- Credit line
- Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund
About this work
Overview
Miss Ida Heath, English Dancer, a 1894 print by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, captures a dancer in dynamic motion within a suggested theatrical context.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Miss Ida Heath, is portrayed in the midst of performance, embodying Toulouse-Lautrec's fascination with the lives of Parisian entertainers, often capturing their energy and marginalization.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, rapid strokes, the work conveys a sense of raw energy and movement, prioritizing the dynamism of the dancer over detailed background rendering.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894, the print is part of Toulouse-Lautrec's broader documentation of late 19th-century Parisian nightlife, reflecting his unique artistic lens shaped by personal experiences.
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.
