1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bust of Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender (Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender, en buste) is a 1895 ink by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting features a woman with auburn hair, wearing a green dress and a red hat. Her face is turned to the right, and her eyes are closed. The background is a mix of yellow and white swirls. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and her dress has a high neckline. The red hat is tilted slightly to one side, adding a touch of elegance to the overall composition. The background swirls are intricate and detailed, creating a sense of movement and energy. This painting is a great example of the Impressionism movement, which emphasized capturing the fleeting moments of modern life. To learn more about this style, explore the Impressionism movement.
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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