Artwork
Cover, Yvette Guilbert
Cover, Yvette Guilbert is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Cover, Yvette Guilbert is a lithograph created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1898 on green-blue paper. It is a print capturing a moment of the performer Yvette Guilbert in motion.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts Yvette Guilbert, a performer, in a dynamic pose with raised arms, conveying energy and movement. The loose, flowing attire and draped shawl add to the sense of fluidity.
Technique & Style
Executed in a sketchy style with quick lines, the lithograph prioritizes capturing the subject's energy over detailed representation. The artist's signature and the subject's name are prominently included.
History & Provenance
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, born into French aristocracy in 1864, was known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife. His work often reflected his engagement with the city's theatrical and social scenes.
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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.
