Artwork
The Brief Joys: Cover
The Brief Joys: Cover is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Brief Joys: Cover is a print created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1897. It is a work characteristic of the artist's lithographic style.
Subject & Meaning
The print juxtaposes two scenes: a horseback rider with pedestrians, and a seated woman with a glass and fruit. The imagery may reflect aspects of late 19th-century Parisian life and culture.
Technique & Style
The work features loose, rapid lines, conveying a sketchy, unpolished quality. Toulouse-Lautrec's focus on capturing everyday moments is evident in the print's informal style.
Context
Toulouse-Lautrec was known for depicting Parisian nightlife and social scenes, often engaging with the city's theatrical and decadent 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.
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