Artwork
Woman with a parasol
Woman with a parasol is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Woman with a Parasol, painted in 1895, is a work by French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created during the Post-Impressionist period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a figure from Paris's social margins, reflecting Toulouse-Lautrec's focus on capturing the lives of dancers, performers, and marginalized individuals within the city's nightlife.
Technique & Style
While specific techniques used in *Woman with a Parasol* are not detailed here, Toulouse-Lautrec's works from this period are generally characterized by bold lines, flat forms, and a vivid, expressive use of color, influenced by Japanese ukiyo-e prints and the Post-Impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the State Hermitage Museum.
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.
