Bowing to the Audience (Saluant le public)

1898

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Associated Names
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Artist, French, 1864 - 1901

The sketch depicts a woman from the waist up, seated on a sofa or chair. She is leaning back slightly, with her head tilted to one side and resting in a relaxed manner. The woman's facial features are outlined, with a hint of a smile, and her hair is styled in an updo with soft waves. She appears to be wearing a gown with large puffy sleeves. Around her, there are forms suggesting cushions or fabric, creating a sense of comfort and softness. There is no visible jewelry or distinct objects. The background consists of light sketch marks indicating a draped fabric or curtain, creating a sense of enclosure and privacy.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black and beige

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1900

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wittrock 1985, no. 279, State only ( 1st ed. 1898)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

1985

  • Wittrock, Wolfgang, Toulouse-Lautrec: The Complete Prints, 2 vols. London and New York, 1985.

Wikidata ID

Q65508775

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