Marie-Louise Marsy, from Treize Lithographies, created in 1898 by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901), is a masterfully executed lithograph printed on cream wove paper. This classification as a print highlights Lautrec's deep engagement with graphic arts, a field where he innovated rapidly during the Belle Époque, utilizing the speed and expressive capacity of the medium.
The piece is one of a suite of works demonstrating Lautrec's signature style: keen observation, dramatic cropping, and expressive use of line. Produced in 1898, the work dates to the final, intense phase of the artist’s prolific career, during which he continued to solidify his reputation as the foremost chronicler of Parisian culture in France. Lautrec was renowned for immortalizing the figures of fin-de-siècle Paris, capturing performers, musicians, and theater personalities like Marie-Louise Marsy with journalistic precision.
The immediate, gestural quality seen in this lithograph showcases the artist's ability to translate the energy of the performer onto the page, even within the reproducible format of a print. The classification as a print enabled Lautrec to disseminate images widely, cementing his legacy. The Art Institute of Chicago holds this significant example of French graphic design in its permanent collection, ensuring its preservation and accessibility for study. The enduring nature of Lautrec’s influential prints means that works like Marie-Louise Marsy, from Treize Lithographies are often available through the public domain for ongoing academic research.
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