Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1899
Untitled, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1899

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1899 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a French artist known for his depictions of late 19th-century Parisian nightlife.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a woman standing with a dog on a leash, while three people sit at a table behind her, appearing bored or distracted. The casual pose and loose leash convey a sense of informality.

Technique & Style

Toulouse-Lautrec employed a simple, flat style characterized by quick, sketchy lines and a lack of deep shadows or intricate details, capturing the scene with a candid feel.

Artist & collection

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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