Bowing to the Audience (Saluant le public)
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bowing to the Audience (Saluant le public) is a 1898 ink by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dimly lit room with a few people sitting at tables. The lines are rough and quick, like a hurried drawing. One person in the foreground is bowing slightly, while others in the background seem to be talking or watching. The artist used a simple black line on a light background, giving it a sketchy, unfinished feel. This style was common in cafés or theaters at the time. Check out how this was made using lithography.
