Artwork
Yvette Guilbert: Linger, Longer, Loo
Yvette Guilbert: Linger, Longer, Loo is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Yvette Guilbert: Linger, Longer, Loo is a print created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec using a photomechanical process.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman, likely a performer, in a flowing dress, holding a fan that partially conceals her face, conveying a sense of playfulness and mystery.
Technique & Style
Toulouse-Lautrec's style is characterized by simple, bold lines and a focus on capturing movement and attitude, rather than realistic detail, reflecting the aesthetic of late 19th-century Parisian cabarets.
History & Provenance
Created in 1892 (not 1882), the work showcases Toulouse-Lautrec's engagement with Parisian nightlife and its performers, a theme that became a hallmark of his oeuvre.
Context
Toulouse-Lautrec's depiction of a performer was influenced by his interest in the city's theatrical and social scenes.
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.
