Artwork
Woman in Bed, Profile (Femme au lit, profil)
Woman in Bed, Profile (Femme au lit, profil) 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 in Bed, Profile is a 1896 color lithograph on thin wove paper by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a French artist known for his depictions of Parisian life.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a woman lying in bed, her face in profile, surrounded by a red patterned blanket and a yellow wall with a swirling pattern. The scene conveys a sense of quiet intimacy, capturing a private moment.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's lithograph features delicate lines and gentle shading, particularly in the woman's profile. The artist's use of color and composition creates a warm and cozy atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the scene.
Context
Toulouse-Lautrec's work often explored the lives of marginalized figures in late 19th-century Paris, reflecting his fascination with the city's entertainment districts and social undercurrents.
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.
