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Cover for "Au pied du Sinaï", by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1898

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Overview

Cover for "Au pied du Sinaï" is a 1898 ink by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a cover for a book titled "Au pied du Sinaï". The image features a desert landscape with a large rock formation on the right side. A person is standing on top of the rock, looking out at the vast expanse of sand and sky. The sun is setting in the distance, casting a warm glow over the scene. The painting is done in a style that blends Impressionism and Realism, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist has captured the beauty of the desert landscape, with its sweeping dunes and rocky outcroppings. The overall effect is one of serenity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the works of Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de.

About the artist

Portrait of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
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.

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