Artwork
The Fine Printmaker Adolphe Albert (Le bon graveur - Adolphe Albert)
The Fine Printmaker Adolphe Albert (Le bon graveur - Adolphe Albert) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1898 lithograph on wove paper by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is a portrait of Adolphe Albert, a printmaker. The work is part of a series capturing figures from Parisian cultural life.
Subject & Meaning
The printmaker Adolphe Albert is depicted in a contemplative pose, wearing a hat and coat, with his hands clasped together. The dark background, punctuated by vertical lines, suggests a quiet, introspective atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's use of lithography achieves a range of grays, with subtle shading that adds depth to the image. The technique creates a textured effect, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject.
History & Provenance
Created in 1898, this lithograph is a product of Toulouse-Lautrec's observations of contemporary Parisian life, reflecting his interest in capturing the city's cultural figures.
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.
