In the Wings of the Folies-Bergere: Mrs. Lona Barrison with Her Manager and Husband
1895
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three people in a dimly lit room. On the left, a man in a wide-brimmed hat stands with his back to us, holding a horse’s reins. In the middle, another man leans in, his face turned slightly toward the woman. She’s on the right, wearing a striped dress, a hat, and black stockings, striking a pose with her arms raised. The woman’s outfit and the horse suggest this might be a scene from a theater or performance space. The loose, sketchy lines and quick strokes give it a lively, unfinished feel. Next, check out Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de for more of his bold, expressive drawings.
