1897
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Benefit for Firmin Gémier is a 1897 ink by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man in a top hat and long coat, walking while holding a cane. His jacket is buttoned up, and he looks like he’s in motion, with one foot slightly lifted. The background is simple—just a few faint lines that could be steps or a wall. The drawing feels quick and loose, like it was made fast. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow, giving it a sketchy, unfinished look. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists make prints like this.
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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