Who painted The Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale?

The Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale was painted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1896.

Where can I see The Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale?

The Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale?

The Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , 1896

The Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1925.1201
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

You see a dimly lit bar scene with people chatting and drinking. The artist's attention to detail is interesting - he included a sign that reads "Irish and American Bar" and people from different backgrounds. This shows the mix of cultures in France during the 19th century. Check out the work of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec for more scenes like this.

Artist & collection

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.