Artwork
Schlomé Fuss in the Synagogue
Schlomé Fuss in the Synagogue is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Schlomé Fuss in the Synagogue is a print by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created to illustrate Georges Clemenceau's book At the Foot of Mount Sinai.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man, Schlomé Fuss, sitting in a synagogue, surrounded by others, wearing traditional clothing. The scene reflects Toulouse-Lautrec's observations of Russian and Polish Jews in Paris, which informed his representation of Jewish characters.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's work is characterized by its focus on capturing the essence of his subjects, drawing inspiration from real people to create authentic representations.
Context
The print was created during the Dreyfus affair, a controversy surrounding false accusations against Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus. Clemenceau, the author of the book illustrated by Toulouse-Lautrec, was a vocal supporter of Dreyfus.
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.
