Who painted Raphaël; Salomé?

Raphaël; Salomé was painted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1896.

Where can I see Raphaël; Salomé?

Raphaël; Salomé is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Raphaël; Salomé?

Raphaël; Salomé is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Raphaël; Salomé?

Museum-quality prints of Raphaël; Salomé are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Raphaël; Salomé

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , 1896

Raphaël; Salomé is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right in stone in ligature: T-L; upper center printed: "l'OEuvre" / administration: 23 rue Turgot / ANNÉE 1895-96 / TROISIEME SAISON / QUATRIEME SPECTACLE / Raphaël / Pièce en tois actes de M. ROMAIN COOLUS... / Salomé / Pièce en un acte d'Oscar Wilde...

About this work

Overview

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 1896 lithograph, Salomé, is a print on light brown wove paper, created to advertise a cabaret performance.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman, likely a performer, holding a silver platter with a severed head, referencing the biblical figure Salomé. However, the work is not a representation of the biblical narrative, but rather a promotional image for a cabaret show.

Technique & Style

The lithograph features bold lines and rough edges, characteristic of the medium, which allows for expressive and dynamic imagery. The use of black ink on light brown paper creates a striking visual contrast.

Context

Toulouse-Lautrec was a prominent figure in late 19th-century Parisian artistic and theatrical circles, often capturing the city's nightlife and cabaret culture in his work. His prints and paintings frequently explored the city's more marginalized aspects.

Paul Verlaine à Londres, Frédéric-Auguste Cazals

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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.