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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), by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1896
The Passenger from Cabin 54 - Sailing in a Yacht (La passagère du 54 - Promenade en yacht), by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1896

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

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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Who painted 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) was painted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1896.

Where can I see 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 held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is 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 associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of The Passenger from Cabin 54 - Sailing in a Yacht (La passagère du 54 - Promenade en yacht) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.