A la Bastille (Jeanne Wenz) (1888)
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"A la Bastille (Jeanne Wenz)" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is an evocative portrait that captures the essence of its subject with depth and sensitivity. Painted in 1888, this artwork depicts a woman seated at a small table in what appears to be a dimly lit café or bar. The subject, known as Jeanne Wenz, is portrayed with an air of quiet contemplation and a tinge of melancholy, characteristic of Toulouse-Lautrec’s ability to capture the human spirit.Jeanne is dressed in a dark blouse with a white apron, suggesting her possible role as a waitress or a barmaid, a common theme found in Toulouse-Lautrec’s depictions of Parisian nightlife. Her face is illuminated softly, drawing attention to her thoughtful expression and making her the focal point against the dark, muted background. Her eyes, which meet the viewer’s gaze, alongside the subtle smile, add a personal and intimate layer to the painting.This painting not only reflects the life and times of Parisian society in the late 19th century but also showcases Toulouse-Lautrec’s masterful use of color and texture to convey emotion and atmosphere.
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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.