Artwork
L'Argent
L'Argent is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
L'Argent is a 5-color lithograph on wove paper created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1895. It is a print that captures a scene from late 19th-century Parisian nightlife.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures in a theater setting: a man in a formal black suit and top hat, and a woman in a simple red dress. The scene reflects the vibrant urban culture of the era, likely referencing the social circles Toulouse-Lautrec often portrayed in his work.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec employed bold outlines, flat colors, and simple shapes to create a visually striking image. The use of bright colors, particularly red and beige, dominates the composition, drawing attention to the figures and the text at the bottom listing the play's title and actors' names.
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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