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The Marco Brothers, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1895

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Overview

The Marco Brothers is a 1895 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

This painting shows two men in a circus scene. One man is upside down, balancing on the other's head. The man on the ground is holding the other's legs, and they both have serious expressions. The image is in black and white, with bold lines and simple shapes. The men's bodies are contorted in unusual positions, highlighting their strength and agility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de.

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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