Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a grainy black-and-white portrait of a man in a wide-brimmed hat and a high-collared coat. His face is turned slightly away, and he holds a small object near his mouth. The background is dark and blurry, making him stand out. The artist used a technique that creates a textured, almost sketchy look. This was made in 1890, and the style fits the Realism movement. Next, look up etching to see how this kind of printmaking works.
