Artwork
Woman at the Mirror (Femme à glace)
Woman at the Mirror (Femme à glace) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Woman at the Mirror is a 1896 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created using gray, yellow, and beige hues. The print depicts a woman in a simple domestic setting.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a solitary woman standing near a mirror, holding a compact. The intimate atmosphere suggests a quiet, personal moment. Toulouse-Lautrec often portrayed marginalized figures, but this subject is more subdued, focusing on everyday life.
Technique & Style
The lithograph's loose, quick lines and muted palette evoke a sense of spontaneity. The artist's use of yellow and beige adds warmth to the scene. The print's style reflects the late 19th-century interest in capturing everyday life in a straightforward manner.
History & Provenance
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, born in 1864 into French aristocracy, created this print in 1896. His work often reflected his observations of Parisian life, and he was known for portraying figures from various social circles.
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.
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