Bust of Mademoiselle Lender by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is a key example of graphic art produced in France during the late 19th century. Created in 1898, this lithograph demonstrates the artist’s mastery of the medium, utilizing simplified lines and broad tonal areas that characterize his output in printmaking. Toulouse-Lautrec was keenly focused on capturing the fleeting energy and personality of Parisian society, particularly its dancers, performers, and public figures.
The work employs the stark contrasts and immediacy often seen in the commercial posters he simultaneously produced, translating the vitality of the street onto the fine art print. The composition focuses solely on the subject, Mademoiselle Lender, highlighting her posture and expression in a manner reminiscent of a quickly rendered sketch. Toulouse-Lautrec’s unique approach allows the sitter’s character to dominate the frame, suggesting a moment caught in passing rather than a formal portrait sitting.
This piece underscores the artist's lasting impact on the development of modern prints, emphasizing the democratic and distributive potential of lithography. This impression is part of the distinguished permanent collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. As high-quality prints of this era, such masterworks are invaluable resources for scholars and are increasingly referenced through repositories that make such art available to the public domain.
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