Who painted Wounded Eros (Eros vanné)?

Wounded Eros (Eros vanné) was painted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1894.

Where can I see Wounded Eros (Eros vanné)?

Wounded Eros (Eros vanné) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Wounded Eros (Eros vanné)?

Wounded Eros (Eros vanné) is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Wounded Eros (Eros vanné) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Wounded Eros (Eros vanné)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , 1894

Wounded Eros (Eros vanné) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Overview

Wounded Eros (Eros vanné) is a 1894 lithograph on velin paper by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, showcasing a characteristic blend of mythological subject matter and direct graphic style.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a weary, wounded figure, identified as Eros, reclining on the ground, wrapped in a blanket, holding a spear, and bearing a head bandage. This interpretation of the mythological deity reflects Toulouse-Lautrec's fascination with rendering classical themes through a modern, empathetic lens, potentially symbolizing vulnerability and the humanization of myth.

Technique & Style

Executed in quick, loose black lines on velin paper, the lithograph embodies the urgent, spontaneous quality characteristic of Toulouse-Lautrec's graphic works and late 19th-century printmaking trends, prioritizing expressive immediacy over meticulous detail.

History & Provenance

Created in 1894, the work is part of Toulouse-Lautrec's prolific output as a printmaker and illustrator, alongside his more famous depictions of Parisian nightlife. Specific provenance details are not provided.

Context

Wounded Eros sits within the broader context of late 19th-century French art, where artists like Toulouse-Lautrec were reinterpreting classical themes and embracing printmaking as a medium for contemporary commentary and expression.

Legacy

While not as widely recognized as some of Toulouse-Lautrec's nightlife scenes, Wounded Eros contributes to the artist's legacy of innovative printmaking and his ability to infuse mythological subjects with a sense of modernity and relatability.

Wounded Eros (Eros vanné), Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

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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.