Artwork
The Passenger from Cabin 54 - Sailing in a Yacht (La passagère du 54 - Promenade en yacht)
The Passenger from Cabin 54 - Sailing in a Yacht (La passagère du 54 - Promenade en yacht) 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.
About this work
Overview
The Passenger from Cabin 54 - Sailing in a Yacht is a 1896 lithograph poster by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created in olive green.
Subject & Meaning
The poster depicts a woman in a yacht cabin, wearing a hat and long coat, with loose and quick lines suggesting movement. Faint outlines of a boat and another person are visible in the background.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec employed a rapid, sketch-like style, prioritizing capture of movement over detail. This approach was characteristic of his work and that of his contemporaries, who sought to convey the dynamism of modern life.
Context
Toulouse-Lautrec's work often engaged with the social and theatrical scenes of late 19th-century Paris, reflecting his interest in the city's nightlife and marginalized figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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