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Dupas Deposition (Déposition Dupas), by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1896

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Overview

Dupas Deposition (Déposition Dupas) is a 1896 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?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This lithograph depicts a courtroom scene, with a judge and several men in various poses. The judge sits at a desk, while the men stand or sit around him, some wearing hats or uniforms. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The lithograph technique used to create the image adds a sense of depth and nuance to the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension in the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about the artist's use of lithography, explore the technique further.

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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