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Wisdom (Sagesse), by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1893

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Overview

Wisdom (Sagesse) 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

This lithograph, titled "Wisdom (Sagesse)," presents a man and woman in a room. The man, dressed in a dark suit and white shirt, sits on a chair, holding a cane in his right hand. He looks at the woman, who is seated on a bed or couch, wearing a light-colored dress. Her back is turned to him, and her head is tilted upwards. The room's background is a light brown color, with a few dark spots scattered throughout. A small, white object resembling a bird or a dove is visible on the right side of the image. The artist's use of bold lines and vivid colors creates a sense of energy and movement in the scene. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore 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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