Artwork
Ducarre at the Ambassadeurs (Ducarre aux ambassadeurs)
Ducarre at the Ambassadeurs (Ducarre aux ambassadeurs) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Ducarre at the Ambassadeurs is a lithograph created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1893. The work is a print on velin paper, executed in black.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a woman standing in a room, likely waiting. The scene offers a glimpse into her life through the detailed furniture and decorations, reflecting Toulouse-Lautrec's interest in capturing aspects of late 19th-century Parisian culture.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's use of simple lines and shapes to create the scene is characteristic of his style. The lithograph showcases his ability to convey detail and atmosphere through a limited color palette.
Context
As a French painter and printmaker, Toulouse-Lautrec often portrayed performers and social scenes in Parisian cabarets and theaters, reflecting his focus on the city's nightlife and cultural scene.
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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