Artwork
Mlle. Lender in "Madame Satan" (Mlle. Lender dans "Madame Satan")
Mlle. Lender in "Madame Satan" (Mlle. Lender dans "Madame Satan") is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Mlle.
About this work
Overview
Mlle. Lender in 'Madame Satan' is a lithograph created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1894 on velin paper in olive green. It is a print capturing a moment from a theatrical performance.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts two women in a theater setting, dressed in long attire with high collars, their faces blurred. One figure holds a fan and displays a slight smile, while the other gazes ahead, conveying a sense of movement and performance.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose and quick lines, the work resembles a hurried sketch, focusing on capturing movement. The lithograph's style reflects Toulouse-Lautrec's interest in everyday life and theatrical scenes, typical of his oeuvre.
History & Provenance
Toulouse-Lautrec, born into French aristocracy in 1864, was known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife. This print was created as a study for the play 'Madame Satan', showcasing his engagement with the city's entertainment culture.
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.
Bust of Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender (Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender, en buste)
Lender and Lavalliere (Lender et Lavallière)
Lender Full Face in "Chilperic" (Lender de face dans "Chilpéric")
Mlle. Lender and Baron (Mlle. Lender et Baron)
Mlle. Marcelle Lender, Standing (Mlle. Marcelle Lender, debout)
Lender and Baron
Lender and Lavalliere in "Le fils de l'Aretin" (Lender et Lavallière dans "Le fils de l'Arétin")