Artwork
Yvette Guilbert: Sur la scène
Yvette Guilbert: Sur la scène is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
To learn more about this style, look up the work of artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901).
The painting shows a singer on stage, wearing long black gloves and a simple satin dress.
She's Yvette Guilbert, a famous performer.
The audience loves her, with people gazing from balconies and peeking from behind the curtain.
The singer's outfit is notable. It's simpler than what other women wore at the time.
This made Guilbert stand out from her colleagues.
To learn more about this style, look up the work of artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901).
Overview
Yvette Guilbert: Sur la scène is a print by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec depicting the singer Yvette Guilbert performing on stage.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures Guilbert's captivating presence, as she wears a simple satin dress and long black gloves, distinguishing her from more elaborately dressed contemporaries. The audience's adoration is palpable, with spectators gazing from balconies and peeking from behind the curtain.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's portrayal of Guilbert reflects his characteristic style, which often featured performers and entertainers of the Belle Époque. The simplicity of Guilbert's attire is highlighted against the ornate backdrop of the performance venue.
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.
