Caudieux (1893)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 1893 lithograph, "Caudieux," provides an exuberant glimpse into the vibrant nightlife and cabaret culture of 19th-century Paris. This lively work captures the eponymous French performer, Caudieux, mid-performance, emphasizing the theatricality and dynamic expression of the comedic arts of the time.In the composition, Caudieux is depicted reclining casually in a chair, his body language loose and expressive. His face is turned towards the audience, mouth agape as if caught in the climax of a joke or song, his hand gestures animated, enhancing the overall feeling of movement and spontaneity. Toulouse-Lautrec's mastery in portraying the lively characters of Parisian nightlife is evident in the sketchy, yet precise, lines that define Caudieux’s form, giving life to his figure with a few deft strokes.This artwork not only highlights Toulouse-Lautrec’s unique ability to capture the essence of his subjects but also serves as a cultural artifact, reflecting the exuberance and flair of Parisian cabaret performers.
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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.