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Mme Lili Grenier, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, oil, 1894

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Overview

Mme Lili Grenier is a 1894 oil by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
When & what style?
1894 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman seated in a chair, wearing a black dress with red trim and a white undershirt. Her blonde hair is styled in a bob, and she appears to be holding a piece of fabric or ribbon in her hands. The background of the painting is a muted green color. The woman's expression is somewhat somber, and her posture suggests a sense of introspection. The overall mood of the painting is subdued, with a focus on the subject's quiet contemplation. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors adds a sense of energy to the painting, despite its subdued tone. The painting is held at the Museum of Modern Art.

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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