Artwork
Le Bien d'autrui; Hors Les Lois
Le Bien d'autrui; Hors Les Lois is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Bien d'autrui; Hors Les Lois is a 1897 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, printed in green on wove paper. It is a print that showcases the artist's ability to capture a scene with quick, expressive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts two actors on stage, likely from a play of the same name. The simple background and rough lines suggest a spontaneous sketch, possibly for a poster or other promotional material.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec employed lithography to create this print, using green ink on wove paper to achieve a distinctive effect. The hurried style and rough lines are characteristic of his approach to capturing the energy of a scene.
Context
Toulouse-Lautrec was known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife and marginalized communities, reflecting his own experiences and observations. This print, while not directly related to those themes, demonstrates his skill at capturing the essence of a performance.
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.
Homage to Moliere (Hommage à Molière)
La Brebis; Le Tandem
La Fille d'Artaban; La Nébuleuse; Dialogue inconnu
Rosmersholm; Le Gage
Program for "La lepreuse" (Programme pour "La lépreuse")
La buvette
The Little Errand-Girl (Le petit trottin)
La Lépreuse
Les Soutiens de la société
Untitled
Untitled
Une Journée parlementaire