Artwork
Emilienne d'Alençon
Emilienne d'Alençon 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.
About this work
Overview
Emilienne d'Alençon is a 1896 lithograph in black by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, depicting the dancer Emilienne d'Alençon in a simple interior setting.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays d'Alençon, a figure from Parisian nightlife, seated in a chair, dressed in a long-sleeved dress and hat with feathers, conveying elegance through her subtle expression and posture.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's use of bold lines and shading creates a striking contrast between the subject and background, aligning with the era's poster and printmaking traditions.
History & Provenance
The lithograph is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, exemplifying Toulouse-Lautrec's work, who was born into French aristocracy and drew inspiration from late 19th-century Parisian nightlife.
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.
