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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

This painting depicts a woman standing in an interior space, wearing a long dress and a hat. She is shown in profile, with her face turned towards the viewer. The background of the painting is a warm, olive green color. The woman's dress is long and flowing, with a high neckline and a full skirt. Her hat is decorated with feathers and other trimmings. The overall effect of the painting is one of elegance and sophistication. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of texture and depth in the painting. The olive green color adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the scene. For more information on the artist's use of lithography, see 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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