Terror of Grenelle (La terreur de Grenelle)

Toulouse-Lautrec's use of shades of green and black creates a moody atmosphere, while his manipulation of light and shadow adds depth to the scene. The work is characteristic of the artist's printmaking technique, lithography, and reflects his association with the Impressionism and Realism movements.

Toulouse-Lautrec's work often drew from the city's theatrical and decadent circles, as well as marginalized urban environments. Born into an aristocratic family, the artist's physical limitations, resulting from injuries in adolescence, may have influenced his perspective on the world and his artistic focus.