Who painted For You (Pour toi!...)?

For You (Pour toi!...) was painted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1893.

Where can I see For You (Pour toi!...)?

For You (Pour toi!...) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is For You (Pour toi!...)?

For You (Pour toi!...) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

For You (Pour toi!...)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , 1893

For You (Pour toi!...) 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. For You (Pour toi!

About this work

Overview

For You (Pour toi!...) is a 1893 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created in black ink on a light background. The print depicts a musician and a spectator in a simple, expressive style.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a man playing the violin, his face absorbed in the music, while a woman behind him watches with a smile. The image captures a moment of connection between the two figures, reflecting Toulouse-Lautrec's interest in the social dynamics of Paris's nightlife.

Technique & Style

Toulouse-Lautrec employed loose, quick lines to convey emotion and movement. The artist exaggerated certain features, such as the musician's hands and the woman's face, to heighten expressiveness. This stylistic approach was characteristic of late 19th-century art, prioritizing simplicity and emotional resonance.

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.