Who painted Woman Waking Up in Bed (Femme Couchée, Réveil)?

Woman Waking Up in Bed (Femme Couchée, Réveil) was painted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1896.

Where can I see Woman Waking Up in Bed (Femme Couchée, Réveil)?

Woman Waking Up in Bed (Femme Couchée, Réveil) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Woman Waking Up in Bed (Femme Couchée, Réveil)?

Woman Waking Up in Bed (Femme Couchée, Réveil) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Woman Waking Up in Bed (Femme Couchée, Réveil)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , 1896

Woman Waking Up in Bed (Femme Couchée, Réveil) 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 Waking Up in Bed (Femme Couchée, Réveil) is a 1896 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created in olive green.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman waking in bed, her relaxed body and serene face conveying a sense of quiet intimacy. The scene reflects Toulouse-Lautrec's interest in the private lives of marginalized urban figures.

Technique & Style

Toulouse-Lautrec employed lithography to achieve a balance of bold lines and soft shading, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The olive green tone adds to the work's subdued character.

Context

Toulouse-Lautrec's work often explored the nightlife and social underworld of late 19th-century Paris, where he immersed himself despite being born into French aristocracy and facing physical challenges due to a childhood accident.

Artist & collection

Artist

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

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.