1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Les vieux papillons is a 1895 ink by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a dimly lit interior scene, with two figures standing close together. The figure on the left is dressed in dark attire, while the one on the right wears lighter clothing. A small, round object is visible on the floor between them. The atmosphere of the scene is intimate and quiet, with the two figures seemingly engaged in conversation. The use of dark colors and soft lighting creates a sense of warmth and coziness. The painting's use of lithography adds a sense of texture and depth to the image. For more information on the artist's use of this technique, explore the work of Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de.
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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