Woman Lying on her Back, Lassitude, plate ten from Elles is a profound color lithograph created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901) in 1896. This evocative work belongs to the celebrated suite of ten prints known collectively as Elles, which provided an intimate, unidealized portrayal of the lives of women residing in Parisian brothels and maisons closes.
The piece is executed as a sophisticated color lithograph on ivory wove paper, showcasing Toulouse-Lautrec's mastery of the demanding printmaking process. Published by Gustave Pellet and likely printed by the esteemed Auguste Clot, the richness of the muted colors and the bold, expressive lines characterize the defining aesthetic of fin-de-siècle France. This particular plate depicts a figure in a moment of exhausted repose, fully embodying the title Lassitude. Toulouse-Lautrec approached his subject matter with a unique blend of observation and empathy, seeking to capture the women’s private existence without moralizing judgment.
These prints are considered among the greatest graphic works of the late 19th century, cementing Toulouse-Lautrec’s legacy as a powerful chronicler of marginalized society. The print’s historical significance and its creation date place this French masterwork within the public domain, allowing for its wide study and accessibility. The original impression of this historically significant print resides in the esteemed collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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