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Jeanne, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, unspecified, 1892

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Overview

Jeanne is a 1892 unspecified by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

Who painted this?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
When & what style?
1892 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

The painting features a woman sitting in a chair, facing the viewer with her head turned slightly to the right. Her dark hair is cut short, and she is depicted without clothing, showcasing her bare skin. The woman's posture is relaxed, with her left arm resting on the back of the chair and her right arm placed on her lap. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's figure. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's form. To learn more about this artistic technique, explore the concept 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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