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The Milliner (La Modiste - Renée Vert), by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1893

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Overview

The Milliner (La Modiste - Renée Vert) 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

The painting depicts a woman standing at a table, engaged in the task of decorating a hat with flowers. The woman is dressed in a long skirt and blouse, with her hair styled in an updo. She is intently focused on her work, with a small table in front of her holding various items such as flowers, ribbons, and other materials. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color that complements the earthy tones of the woman's clothing and the flowers. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the woman lost in her creative process. This painting is reminiscent of the work of 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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