Lender and Lavallière in a Revue at the Variétés by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec French, 1864-1901 is a vibrant example of fin-de-siècle Parisian nightlife captured through the revolutionary medium of color lithography. Created in 1895, this influential print utilizes complex overlays of color on cream wove paper, showcasing Toulouse-Lautrec’s technical mastery in a reproducible format designed for distribution and advertising.
The work immerses the viewer in the electric atmosphere of the Variétés, one of Paris's most famous theatrical venues. Toulouse-Lautrec specialized in capturing the raw energy of the performers and patrons of Montmartre's entertainment halls, providing an immediate and often unflattering portrayal of celebrity culture in 19th-century France. The depiction of the actresses Lender and Lavallière highlights Lautrec's signature style-characterized by sharp outlines, unconventional compositions influenced by Japanese woodblock prints, and a bold use of color necessary to evoke the dramatic effects of stage lighting.
As a leading chronicler of the Belle Époque, Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) made invaluable contributions to modern graphic arts. Given the age and significance of works like Lender and Lavallière in a Revue at the Variétés, high-quality reproductions and digital copies are frequently available in the public domain for research and appreciation. This celebrated lithograph, considered a cornerstone of the artist's later career, is part of the extensive collection of prints held by the Art Institute of Chicago.
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