Artwork
Emilienne d'Alençon
Emilienne d'Alençon is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Emilienne d'Alençon is a 1898 print by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Emilienne d'Alençon, a French dancer and figure from the Parisian entertainment scene. The subject's downcast gaze and seated posture convey a sense of introspection or fatigue.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's work is characterized by bold lines and expressive use of light and dark. The contrast between the subject's white dress and the dark background creates a sense of depth.
Context
Toulouse-Lautrec's immersion in Parisian nightlife and his fascination with performers and cabarets informed his work, reflecting the city's theatrical and decadent culture at the turn of the century.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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