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Yvette Guilbert, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1894

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Overview

Yvette Guilbert is a 1894 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?
1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a woman with a pale complexion and dark hair, dressed in a long, dark dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. She is seated in a chair, with her hands clasped together in her lap. The background of the image is a warm, golden color. The woman's face is turned slightly to the right, and her eyes are cast downward. Her features are delicate and refined, with high cheekbones and a small nose. The overall effect of the image is one of quiet contemplation and introspection. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of depth and texture in the image, with the woman's dress and the background blending together seamlessly. For more information on the artist's use of lithography, look up 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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