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 loose and quick, like someone drew it fast. One person on the right stands, raising their hand in a wave or bow. The artist used a scratchy, almost sketchy style—this isn’t polished. The lighting is soft, like a stage or café at night. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
