Artwork
Coquelin the Elder (Coquelin aine)
Coquelin the Elder (Coquelin aine) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Coquelin the Elder is a lithograph created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1896, printed in black on Japan paper. It is a portrait of the actor Constant Coquelin.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Constant Coquelin, an actor, in a stylized and expressive manner, capturing his distinctive features, including a bushy mustache and wide-brimmed hat.
Technique & Style
The lithograph's simplicity and expressiveness are achieved through bold lines and shading, characteristic of Toulouse-Lautrec's graphic style, which often focused on capturing the essence of his subjects.
Context
Toulouse-Lautrec was known for his depictions of Parisian performers and nightlife, and this portrait is consistent with his body of work, which often highlighted marginalized and theatrical figures.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
