Who painted Dupas Deposition (Déposition Dupas)?

Dupas Deposition (Déposition Dupas) was painted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1896.

Where can I see Dupas Deposition (Déposition Dupas)?

Dupas Deposition (Déposition Dupas) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Dupas Deposition (Déposition Dupas)?

Dupas Deposition (Déposition Dupas) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Dupas Deposition (Déposition Dupas)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , 1896

Dupas Deposition (Déposition Dupas) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Created in 1896, the lithograph titled *Dupas Deposition* is a print by Henri de Toulouse‑Lautrec.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1896, the lithograph titled *Dupas Deposition* is a print by Henri de Toulouse‑Lautrec. Executed in the French capital during the artist’s mature period, the work measures a modest size typical of his graphic output and exemplifies his interest in portraying everyday public spaces beyond the nightlife for which he is best known.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures a courtroom interior, centered on a seated judge presiding over a group of men who occupy various positions around a desk. Some figures wear hats or uniforms, suggesting an official or legal context. The composition emphasizes the formal hierarchy of the scene while hinting at the tension inherent in judicial proceedings.

Technique & Style

Rendered with lithographic ink on paper, the print displays a careful handling of line and tonal variation. Toulouse‑Lautrec employs chiaroscuro to model the figures, allowing light to fall on the judge and foreground participants while deeper shadows recede into the background. This approach creates a palpable sense of depth and a realistic, almost photographic, rendering of texture and fabric.

History & Provenance

The lithograph emerged during a prolific phase when Toulouse‑Lautrec explored contemporary print methods to reach a broader audience.

The lithograph emerged during a prolific phase when Toulouse‑Lautrec explored contemporary print methods to reach a broader audience. While the artist is chiefly associated with depictions of Montmartre’s cabarets, *Dupas Deposition* demonstrates his willingness to document institutional settings. The work entered public collections in the early twentieth century, reflecting the growing appreciation of his graphic oeuvre.

Artist & collection

Artist

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

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.