The work Yvette Guilbert-English Series: Menilmontant de Bruant by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was created in 1898 as part of a lithographic series. Classified as a book print, this piece reflects the artist's intense focus on contemporary Parisian entertainment culture during the late Belle Époque. The demanding medium of lithography allowed Toulouse-Lautrec to capture the immediate energy and characteristic lines of his celebrity subjects, distinguishing him as a pivotal master of graphic arts in France at the close of the 19th century.
This specific print is derived from the "English Series," an exploration of the iconic cabaret singer Yvette Guilbert. Known for her expressive, often dramatic delivery and signature long black gloves, Guilbert was one of Toulouse-Lautrec’s most frequent and famous subjects. His portraits consistently captured the personality and mannerisms of performers rather than seeking idealized representations. The lithograph format facilitated the wider distribution of Toulouse-Lautrec's prints, influencing modern graphic design and ensuring the accessibility of his work, much of which is now considered valuable or available through public domain collections.
Reflecting the sophisticated and sometimes gritty energy of the era, the work exemplifies the innovative printmaking techniques that cemented Toulouse-Lautrec’s lasting artistic legacy. The lithograph Yvette Guilbert-English Series: Menilmontant de Bruant is currently held within the esteemed permanent collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, preserving a key example of French fin-de-siècle portraiture and book illustration.
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