No. 94547982

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - L'Aube , Place Pigalle , The Chap , La Vache enragee , Caudieux , Jane Avil - 1970s
No. 94547982

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - L'Aube , Place Pigalle , The Chap , La Vache enragee , Caudieux , Jane Avil - 1970s
Six beautiful posters - art deco
Henri Toulouse Lautrec - signed in the plate with monogram and signature 93
Imp Chaix
( reissue )
In new mint state
dimensions 37 x 26 cm
1°) Jane Avril Lautrec 93 Depot at Kleinmann 8, Rue de la Victoire
signed and monogrammed in the plate, numbered bottom right VII
2°) Caudieux signed F Lautrec 93 and mogram on the plate, numbered bottom right VIII
3°) The Enraged Cow, monogram TL96, numbered image XXVI bottom right
4°) The Chap Book, monogram in the plate, numbered bottom right XXIV
5°) P. Sescau Photographer 9, Place Pigalle, monogram on the plate, numbered bottom right XV
6°) The Illustrated Dawn 2 Quai d'Orléans, monogram, numbered in the bottom right XXV
Condition: New
Origin: Art Publishing
Period: Post-Impressionism
Nationality: French Art
Henry de Toulouse-Lautrec:
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a key figure of the Belle Époque and post-impressionism, is best known for his vibrant depictions of Parisian nightlife. His works, such as the famous posters for the Moulin Rouge, capture the energy and decadence of the Parisian bohemian scene. Toulouse-Lautrec's distinctive style, characterized by bold lines, flat areas of color, and graphic clarity, shows a close relationship with the work of Edgar Degas, who also addressed urban life and the world of dancers in his work. Both artists shared an interest in depicting modern urban life, but Toulouse-Lautrec went a step further with his often caricatural sharpness, reminiscent of the social satires of Honoré Daumier.
Toulouse-Lautrec was strongly influenced by Japanese ukiyo-e art, whose flat pictorial spaces and decorative elements can also be found in the works of Vincent van Gogh and James McNeill Whistler. Van Gogh, a good friend of Toulouse-Lautrec, shared his fascination with Japanese art, which is reflected in the stylistic similarities of their works, particularly the simplification of forms and emphasis on lines. Whistler, another admirer of Japanese aesthetics, incorporated these principles into his harmonious compositions, just as Toulouse-Lautrec did in his posters.
The innovative use of text and image in Toulouse-Lautrec's posters connects him with the emerging poster art movement and artists such as Alphonse Mucha, a leading exponent of Art Nouveau. While Mucha was known for his decorative, elegant depictions of women, Toulouse-Lautrec focused on a more direct, realistic portrayal of Parisian nightlife that fascinated both the public and the art world. This development in poster art also influenced the work of Théophile Steinlen, whose "Chat Noir" posters also celebrated Parisian cabaret life.
Toulouse-Lautrec's influence also extended to modern artists such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Picasso, who focused on Parisian nightlife during his Blue and Rose Periods, adopted Toulouse-Lautrec's expressive lines and preference for depicting social outsiders. Matisse, on the other hand, incorporated the flat color and decorative style that later became characteristics of Fauvism in his work.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec remains a central figure in art history, whose works not only captured the spirit of the Belle Époque but also had a significant influence on the development of modern art. His innovative use of color, shape, and composition inspired artists around the world and redefined the boundaries between high and popular art.
Thematically related artists:
Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Paul Signac, Camille Pissarro, Gustave Moreau, Alphonse Mucha, Félix Vallotton, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Jean-Louis Forain, James McNeill Whistler, Paul Cézanne, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Auguste Rodin, Aristide Bruant, Suzanne Valadon, Théophile Steinlen, André Derain, Pablo Picasso, Georges Rouault, Maurice Utrillo, Kees van Dongen, Georges Braque, Raoul Dufy.
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