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Cover for "L'estampe originale" (Couverture de "L'estampe originale"), by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1893

Cover for "L'estampe originale" (Couverture de "L'estampe originale")

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

1893

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Cover for "L'estampe originale" (Couverture de "L'estampe originale") is a 1893 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?
1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting features a woman in a pink coat and black hat, holding a piece of paper. She is standing next to a table with a man sitting at it, who appears to be working on a printing press. The man is wearing a white shirt and dark pants, and has a serious expression on his face. The woman's coat is a vibrant pink color, and her hat is adorned with feathers. The man's clothing is more subdued, but the printing press he is working on is an interesting detail. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of industry and creativity. This painting is a great example of the work of Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de, a French painter and printmaker who was known for his bold and colorful depictions of everyday life.

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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