Artwork
Les Vieilles histoires: Ta Bouche
Les Vieilles histoires: Ta Bouche 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
Les Vieilles histoires: Ta Bouche is a 1893 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, part of a series capturing scenes from Parisian cabarets.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a reclining woman with dark hair, wearing a light-colored dress pulled up to her waist, her face tilted upwards with eyes closed, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation or repose.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's use of muted colors and soft lines creates an intimate atmosphere, drawing attention to the subject's vulnerability.
Context
Toulouse-Lautrec, born into French aristocracy, was known for documenting late 19th-century Parisian nightlife, reflecting the era's vibrant yet decadent entertainment culture.
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.
