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L'hareng saur, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1895

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Overview

L'hareng saur is a 1895 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?
1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man standing in front of a boat, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and pants, with a cap on his head. He is holding a pipe in his right hand and appears to be smoking. The background of the painting features a boat with a large sail, and the overall atmosphere suggests a marine scene. The artist's use of bold lines and dark colors creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The man's facial expression is not clearly visible, but his posture suggests a sense of relaxation and contentment. The painting is a great example of the artist's work in the Impressionism and Realism movements. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into lithography.

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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