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Last Ballad (Ultime ballade), by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1893

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Overview

Last Ballad (Ultime ballade) 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

This painting features a man in a hat, sitting on a dark surface. He is dressed in a dark jacket and pants, with a white shirt and a tie. The background is a light-colored wall with a window and a fence. The overall atmosphere is somber and contemplative. The artist's use of bold lines and dark colors creates a sense of depth and texture. The man's pose suggests a sense of introspection, as if he is lost in thought. The background elements add a sense of context and setting to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

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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