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Madame Countess Adèle de Toulouse-Lautrec in the Garden of Malromé
Madame Countess Adèle de Toulouse-Lautrec in the Garden of Malromé is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.
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Overview
Madame Countess Adèle de Toulouse-Lautrec in the Garden of Malromé is a painting created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1890 using oil paint. It is a representative work of the post-impressionist movement and is part of the São Paulo Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Countess Adèle, the artist's mother, seated on a bench amidst lush greenery at Malromé, a family estate. Her relaxed posture and the serene atmosphere evoke a sense of calm, suggesting a tranquil domestic scene.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes contributes to the peaceful ambiance of the painting. The dense foliage and flowers in the background are rendered in a way that emphasizes the natural setting, characteristic of post-impressionist techniques.
History & Provenance
The painting was created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a French aristocrat born in 1864, who was known for his work as a painter, printmaker, and illustrator. It is now held in the São Paulo Museum of Art.
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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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