Who painted Rosmersholm; Le Gage?

Rosmersholm; Le Gage was painted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1897.

Where can I see Rosmersholm; Le Gage?

Rosmersholm; Le Gage is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Rosmersholm; Le Gage?

Rosmersholm; Le Gage is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Rosmersholm; Le Gage

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , 1897

Rosmersholm; Le Gage 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

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec produced a black lithograph on wove paper in 1897 that combines two theatrical titles, *Rosmersholm* and *Le Gage*. The print functions as a program cover for a Parisian theatre season, presenting a bustling stage scene rendered in quick, sketch‑like lines without color.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a chaotic performance space: actors are caught in motion, a seated figure occupies a desk, another raises his arms, and a third leans dramatically on a table. In the distance, a horse and rider appear on a small platform while a crowd gathers around a rocky outcrop, suggesting a dramatic tableau that references the two named plays.

Technique & Style

Created through lithography, the image was drawn directly onto a limestone or metal plate with greasy ink, then transferred to wove paper. Toulouse-Lautrec’s use of loose, gestural lines emphasizes immediacy and movement, characteristic of his approach to capturing theatrical moments.

History & Provenance

The work originates from the artist’s involvement with Paris’s bohemian circles in the late 19th century, a period when he frequently designed posters and program covers for contemporary productions. Its 1897 date places it among his numerous print projects that documented the city’s cultural life.

Context

Toulouse-Lautrec, born into French aristocracy in 1864, turned to the nightlife and stage world of Montmartre after a childhood injury limited his mobility. His intimate access to performers and theatres informed works like this lithograph, which merges visual art with the promotional needs of the Parisian stage.

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.