Yvette Guilbert-French Series: No. 13 by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is a key example of the artist's masterful graphic output from 1894. Executed as a lithograph, this piece belongs to a series dedicated to the celebrated cabaret performer Yvette Guilbert, a dominant figure in the cultural landscape of late 19th-century France.
Toulouse-Lautrec frequently captured the energy and personality of Parisian entertainers. In this particular print, he employs his signature stark outlines and dynamic composition to distill Guilbert's distinctive stage persona, often characterized by her long black gloves and expressive face. The focus on gesture and economy of line elevates the piece beyond mere documentation. The work’s classification as part of a "Book" suggests its original purpose was to be circulated among connoisseurs as part of a printed portfolio, demonstrating the growing importance of fine art prints during the Belle Époque. Toulouse-Lautrec revolutionized the relationship between mass media and high art, making lithography a critical element of Modern art production.
This intimate depiction showcases the artist’s ability to transcend mere portraiture and encapsulate the essence of his subject. Today, the enduring popularity of these works means that numerous high-quality reproductions and prints are widely accessible, often found within public domain collections globally. This specific impression of Yvette Guilbert-French Series: No. 13 is held in the prestigious collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, preserving a vital record of French fin-de-siècle visual culture.
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