Toulouse-Lautrec

In his songs Aristide Bruant (1851–1925), a popular Parisian cabaret singer, glorified the working class using the language of the streets. He wanted to shock his bourgeois audiences and would often stroll through the café insulting and harassing the delighted crowd. In this poster, Toulouse-Lautrec captures this aspect of the performance. Bruant gives his back to the viewer and looks over his shoulder with an expression of arrogance and disdain.

Aristide Bruant in his Cabaret

Alfred Stieglitz Collection, 1949

The Final Outing (from The Old Tales)

In "Your Mouth," part of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's expressive series, the artist captures an intimate moment with minimalist lines that convey deep emotion. Toulouse-Lautrec often depicted scenes of everyday life in Montmartre, offering glimpses into the personal and vulnerable parts of human existence.

Your Mouth

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Elles: Woman with a Hand Mirror" depicts an intimate moment as a woman clad in a robe examines her reflection, capturing the quiet elegance of private life. Part of his 'Elles' series, the artwork emphasizes the simplistic beauty and nuanced character of women during the Belle Époque era.

Elles: Woman with a Hand Mirror

This artwork is a vibrant poster designed by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec to advertise Victor Joze's publication "Babylone d`Allemagne." Featuring a dynamic scene of military figures and horsemen in motion, it showcases Lautrec's distinctive style with bold outlines and harmonious color contrasts.

Babylon German by Victor Joze

Robert Forsyth Collection

Aristide Bruant

This artwork by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec features a portrait of Henri Gabriel Ibels, characterized by expressive lines and a warm color palette. It captures Ibels with a relaxed pose and subtle smile, showcasing Lautrec’s unique style of combining realism with caricature.

Henri Gabriel Ibels

Mr. and Mrs. Carter H. Harrison Collection

Yvette Guilbert—Chanson Ancienne, from Yvette Guilbert

May Belfort (May Egan), irlantilainen laulajatar

Miss May Befort with her Hair Down

The Charles F. Glore Collection

Mademoiselle Lender, in Madam Satan

This artwork, titled "Red Haired Woman Seated in the Garden of M. Forest," by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, portrays a woman with vivid red hair sitting pensively amidst lush garden foliage. Lautrec's use of dynamic brushstrokes and vibrant colors captures the essence of introspection and serenity, characteristic of his Post-Impressionist style.

Red Haired Woman Seated in the Garden of M. Forest

Gift of the Print and Drawing Club

At the Concert

"Yvette Guilbert-French Series: No. 3" is a lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, capturing the essence of the famous cabaret singer Yvette Guilbert with minimalistic lines and expressive detail. Accompanied by text, the artwork emphasizes the emotional dynamism and satirical style for which Toulouse-Lautrec is renowned, reflecting the vibrant nightlife of Belle Époque Paris.

Yvette Guilbert-French Series: No. 3

The Charles F. Glore Collection

In Their Forties

"Femme à Glace" is a delicate lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, portraying a woman intimately engaged with her reflection in a mirror. Part of the "Elles" series, this artwork captures the private, everyday moments of women in Parisian society, rendered with Lautrec’s characteristic sensitivity and attention to detail.

Femme a Glace from Elles

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

Woman at the Tub (Femme au tub) from Elles

Gift of David and Peggy Rockefeller

Le Jockey

Mr. and Mrs. Carter H. Harrison Collection

Homage to Molière

Robert A. Waller Fund

The Hanged Man

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender, Standing (Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender, debout)

Gift of the Print and Drawing Club

Jeanne Granier, from Treize Lithographies

The Louis E. Stern Collection

What the Rain Says (Ce que dit la pluie) from Quatorze lithographies originales (Mélodies de Désiré Dihau)

Gift of the Print and Drawing Club

At the Concert

Elizabeth Hammond Stickney Collection

Baron Moïse Begging, from Au Pied du Sinaï

The Charles F. Glore Collection

Debauchery (second plate)

The Charles F. Glore Collection

Cover for the first album of L'Estampe originale

This artwork by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec depicts Miss May Belfort, an Irish performer known for her theatrical presence in the Parisian cabaret scene. Executed in Lautrec's distinct, spontaneous linework, the piece captures the essence of Belle Époque nightlife with a focus on Belfort's elaborate attire and captivating poise.

Miss May Belfort welcoming

First Comunion

First Comunion

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's artwork "The Beauty and the Beast The Bezique" captures an intimate scene of two figures engaged in a card game, rendered with the artist's distinct use of flowing lines and subtle colors. Known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife, Lautrec often highlighted the human condition with both humor and empathy, a theme evident in this piece.

The Beauty and the Beast The Bezique

This artwork, "Portrait of M. Paul Sescau," is a piece by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, depicting his friend, a Parisian photographer, in an elegantly casual pose by a window. Toulouse-Lautrec’s use of pastel tones and his unique style emphasize both the fashionable attire of the sitter and the casual elegance of Parisian life in the late 19th century.

Portrait of M. Paul Sescau (Portrait de M. Paul Sescau)