Elles (1896)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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** Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 1896 masterpiece, "Elles," captures the essence of Parisian life through a distinct and tender portrayal of women, bringing forth the often-hidden layers of the society's belle époque era. This particular painting showcases a striking figure, cloaked in a flowing blue gown, her posture both elusive and graceful. Her arms are raised, delicately framing her face, as she adjusts or removes her hat, a gestural movement that imbues the scene with a sense of intimacy and immediacy.The composition skillfully merges elements of graphic design with fine art, reflecting Toulouse-Lautrec's renowned ability to traverse the artistic landscapes of his time. The muted palette and soft pastel tones lend the piece a dreamlike quality, while the intriguing placement of a top hat and a chair in the foreground adds narrative depth and a curious juxtaposition, enhancing the overall enigmatic allure."Elles" forms part of a series that eschewed traditional representations of women, instead offering a more nuanced and personal view of the lives of Parisian women, particularly those from the entertainment industry, whom Lautrec observed and portrayed throughout his career.
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Comte Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa (24 November 1864 – 9 September 1901), known as Toulouse Lautrec was a French painter, printmaker, draughtsman, caricaturist, and illustrator whose immersion in the colourful and theatrical life of Paris in the late 19th century allowed him to produce a collection of enticing, elegant, and provocative images of the sometimes decadent affairs of those times.