Artwork
Seated Woman from Behind - Study for "Au Moulin Rouge"
Seated Woman from Behind - Study for "Au Moulin Rouge" is an oil drawing by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Seated Woman from Behind - Study for 'Au Moulin Rouge' is an 1892 oil on cardboard by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, depicting a lone, dressed figure viewed from the rear.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, likely in a nightlife setting, embodies Toulouse-Lautrec's fascination with performers and marginalized social figures, portrayed with unidealized realism.
Technique & Style
Executed in Toulouse-Lautrec's expressive style, the work features detailed attire and accessories, contrasted with the unseen face, evoking mystery; notable for its use of glazing technique.
History & Provenance
Created as a study for 'Au Moulin Rouge', this piece offers insight into the artist's preparatory process.
Context
Reflecting Toulouse-Lautrec's immersion in late 19th-century Parisian nightlife, the work combines his outsider's perspective with the era's vibrant, often marginalized, social landscapes.
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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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