May Belfort
Technique: Giclée quality print
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This painting, created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, showcases the performer May Belfort, who was known for her eccentric and captivating stage presence in late 19th-century Paris. In this work, Lautrec has portrayed Belfort wearing a large, dramatic bow on her head and dressed in a vibrant red costume with black and yellow accents. Her expression appears slightly aloof or disengaged, contributing to the theatricality and intriguing allure of her persona.The style is characteristic of Lautrec’s work, employing bold outlines and flat areas of color which emphasize the graphic and poster-like quality of the image. The large, stylized text "Petit Casino" references the venue where Belfort performed, and helps situate this portrait within the context of the Parisian entertainment scene.The background is lightly textured, contrasting with the sharply defined figure of Belfort, drawing the viewer's focus immediately to her. The simplicity and directness of the composition are hallmarks of Lautrec’s approach to his subjects, often seeking to capture the essence of the individual character and the mood of the Montmartre nightlife that he frequented.
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Henri de Toulouse–Lautrec (1864–1901), was an aristocratic alcoholic French artist known for his socially unacceptable lifestyle. He observed and documented the Parisian nightlife through his post-impressionist artworks. Sharing a similar style as other well-known French artists such as Paul Cézanne and Georges Seurat, he created memorable works of art depicting the lifestyle that he enjoyed before passing at a young age.