Who painted Carnival (Carnaval)?

Carnival (Carnaval) was painted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1894.

Where can I see Carnival (Carnaval)?

Carnival (Carnaval) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Carnival (Carnaval)?

Carnival (Carnaval) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Carnival (Carnaval)?

Museum-quality prints of Carnival (Carnaval) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Carnival (Carnaval)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , 1894

Carnival (Carnaval) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in graphite: No. 32 / HTLautrec; lower right in stone: HTL (in monogram)

About this work

Overview

Carnival is a 1894 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created in gray-green and red on wove paper. It captures a lively scene of masked figures in elaborate costumes.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a joyful carnival scene, with a woman in a flower-adorned dress and a man in formal attire standing out in the foreground. The blurred background suggests a vibrant, crowded atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Toulouse-Lautrec's use of limited colors and wove paper gives the lithograph a distinctive texture. The print's style reflects his experience capturing the energy of Parisian nightlife.

Context

Toulouse-Lautrec's work was influenced by his immersion in Parisian culture, particularly its more marginalized aspects. His physical condition and aristocratic background also shaped his artistic perspective.

Carnival (Carnaval), Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

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Artist

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

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.