Artwork
The Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale
The Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
You see a dimly lit bar scene with people chatting and drinking.
The artist's attention to detail is interesting - he included a sign that reads "Irish and American Bar" and people from different backgrounds. This shows the mix of cultures in France during the 19th century.
Check out the work of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec for more scenes like this.
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.
