Artwork
Lender and Auguez in "The Song of Fortune"
Lender and Auguez in "The Song of Fortune" is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried sketch—no fine details, just shapes and movement.
This sketch shows two women in profile, standing close together. One wears a dark hat pulled low, while the other’s face is turned slightly upward, her hair loose. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried sketch—no fine details, just shapes and movement.
The drawing feels unfinished, like a study rather than a polished work. That’s common for artists testing ideas before finalizing a piece.
Want to see more like this? Check out Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901).
Overview
Lender and Auguez in 'The Song of Fortune' (1895) is a print by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, capturing a moment in the lives of two performers within Paris' lively nightlife, a theme central to his oeuvre.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women in profile, their postures and facial expressions subtly conveying a sense of intimacy and shared experience, characteristic of Toulouse-Lautrec's empathetic portrayals of theatrical figures.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose, quick lines and minimal detail, the work resembles a preparatory study, highlighting Toulouse-Lautrec's emphasis on capturing movement and essence over meticulous finish.
History & Provenance
Created in 1895, the print is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting the institution's holdings of Toulouse-Lautrec's works that explore Parisian nightlife.
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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