Artwork
Le Café-concert: Yvette Guilbert
Le Café-concert: Yvette Guilbert is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Café-concert: Yvette Guilbert is a 1893 print by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, capturing a performance by the French cabaret singer Yvette Guilbert.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Yvette Guilbert on stage, her pale face turned to the right, eyes cast downward, wearing a dark dress and feather-adorned hat. The scene reflects Toulouse-Lautrec's fascination with Parisian nightlife and its performers.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec employed bold lines and vivid colors to convey energy and movement. The print's chiaroscuro technique, using strong light and dark contrasts, creates a sense of depth and volume.
History & Provenance
Toulouse-Lautrec, born into an aristocratic family in 1864, was known for his depictions of Parisian entertainment culture. His work often focused on marginalized figures and performers, shaped by his outsider perspective due to his physical condition.
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.
