Artwork
The Milliner (La Modiste - Renée Vert)
The Milliner (La Modiste - Renée Vert) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Milliner (La Modiste - Renée Vert) is a 1893 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, depicting a milliner in a Parisian setting, characterized by its monochromatic gray tone.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a milliner, represents a figure within Paris's fashionable elite. Toulouse-Lautrec's portrayal, with the milliner's face averted, may reflect his outsider's perspective on urban social circles, influenced by his personal experiences as an outsider due to his physical differences.
Technique & Style
Executed as a lithograph in gray, the work showcases Toulouse-Lautrec's mastery of printmaking. The muted tone conveys an atmosphere of elegance and refinement, typical of his nuanced depictions of late 19th-century Parisian life.
Context
Created in 1893, the piece is emblematic of Toulouse-Lautrec's focus on Parisian nightlife and social scenes, often highlighting the lives of those in fashionable or marginalized professions.
History & Provenance
While specific ownership history is not provided, the work is attributed to Toulouse-Lautrec's prolific output in the late 19th century, aligning with his known themes and techniques of the period.
Legacy
As part of Toulouse-Lautrec's oeuvre, The Milliner contributes to the artist's lasting impact on capturing the essence of late 19th-century Paris, influencing subsequent generations in their depiction of urban life and its inhabitants.
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.
