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, executed in olive green. The print depicts a woman in a dynamic pose, rendered in loose, expressive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is likely Yvette Guilbert, a performer of the late 19th century. Toulouse-Lautrec was known for capturing the essence of Parisian nightlife and its entertainers, and this work reflects his interest in theatrical figures.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features sketchy lines, smudges, and uneven strokes, conveying a sense of spontaneity and movement. The artist's use of loose, expressive drawing creates a dynamic, gestural quality.
History & Provenance
Toulouse-Lautrec was born into French aristocracy in 1864 and became a prominent figure in capturing the spirit of late 19th-century Parisian life.
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.
