Reine de Joie (1892)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Welcome to a profound glimpse into the Parisian nightlife of the 1890s through the eyes of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, with his intriguingly bold lithograph entitled "Reine de Joie" ("Queen of Joy") from 1892. This piece strikingly captures a moment of intimate exchange between a woman and her male suitor, set against a backdrop of vibrant yet minimalist shades of yellow and orange, which perhaps mirrors the bohemian energy and decadence of the era.In the image, the central figures are portrayed in a close, almost merging embrace. A woman, whose face is beautifully detailed, gazes away, her expression a mix of indifference and contemplation, despite the man's affections. She is adorned in a stylish black and orange outfit, with a look that exudes confidence which befits her title as the 'Queen of Joy'. Her suitor, depicted in less detail, represents the typical male bourgeois clientèle of the Parisian entertainment industry, his face almost entirely engulfed by her presence. In his portrayal of these characters, Toulouse-Lautrec invitingly criticizes the social dynamics and roles within the Parisian nightlife."Reine de Joie" is a brilliant example of Toulouse-Lautrec’s mastery in using art to explore social and cultural themes.
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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.