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 color, olive green. The print depicts the singer Yvette Guilbert in a contemplative pose.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Yvette Guilbert, is portrayed with a somber expression, her eyes cast downward. The image conveys a sense of quiet introspection, inviting the viewer to ponder her emotions and thoughts.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec employed lithography to create this stylized portrait. The use of a single olive green color contributes to the image's simplicity and intimacy, characteristic of the artist's distinctive style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894, Yvette Guilbert reflects Toulouse-Lautrec's fascination with Parisian nightlife and theatrical culture during the late 19th century.
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.
