Artwork
Yvette Guilbert
Yvette Guilbert is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Yvette Guilbert is a 1894 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created in a single olive-green color. The print depicts the singer and cabaret performer Yvette Guilbert.
Subject & Meaning
The image portrays Yvette Guilbert, a prominent figure in Montmartre's theatrical culture, with a dramatic expression and simple attire. Toulouse-Lautrec frequently documented performers like Guilbert in his work, capturing the essence of Paris's late 19th-century nightlife.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features bold lines and shadows, particularly in Guilbert's face, which is the main focus of the composition. The use of a single color gives the piece a flat, sketchy appearance, with a plain background that includes a faint outline of a chair and text on the wall.
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.
