Artwork

Luce Myres Full Face (Luce Myrès, de face)

Luce Myres Full Face (Luce Myrès, de face), by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1895
Luce Myres Full Face (Luce Myrès, de face), by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ink, 1895

Luce Myres Full Face (Luce Myrès, de face) 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

Luce Myres Full Face is a lithograph created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1895. The print showcases the artist's characteristic style, capturing a moment with swift, expressive lines.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman, likely a performer or figure from Parisian nightlife, a common subject in Toulouse-Lautrec's oeuvre. Her portrayal reflects the artist's fascination with the city's theatrical culture.

Technique & Style

Toulouse-Lautrec employed lithography, a printmaking technique using a flat stone, to achieve a spontaneous, sketch-like quality. The resulting image is characterized by loose, flowing lines and a sense of immediacy.

History & Provenance

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, born into French nobility in 1864, was a prominent figure in late 19th-century art, known for his depictions of Parisian life. Luce Myres Full Face is a product of his engagement with the city's vibrant cultural scene during this period.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

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.

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