Paintings of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) was a prominent French painter, printmaker, and illustrator whose work defined the visual culture of late 19th-century Paris. Born into an aristocratic family, he suffered from congenital health conditions and skeletal fractures during youth, which stunted his growth and led him to immerse himself fully in art.

Settling in the bohemian Montmartre district, Toulouse-Lautrec became a master of capturing Parisian nightlife. His art candidly documented the colorful, theatrical atmosphere of dance halls, cabarets, circuses, and brothels. Rather than romanticizing his subjects, he portrayed performers like Jane Avril and the famous Moulin Rouge with psychological depth and raw realism.

A pioneer of Post-Impressionism and Art Nouveau graphic design, he revolutionized advertising art through his iconic lithographic posters. Utilizing bold outlines, expressive silhouettes, and vibrant flat colors, he bridged the gap between fine art and commercial illustration before his tragic death at age 36.

A Laborer at Céleyran

8000 A Laborer at Céleyran

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Old woman sitting on a bench in Céleyran

8001 Old woman sitting on a bench in Céleyran

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Waiting

8002 Waiting

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Adéle de Toulouse-Lautrec in the salon at Malromé

8003 Adéle de Toulouse-Lautrec in the salon at Malromé

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Albert (Renè) Grenier

8004 Albert (Renè) Grenier

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Red-haired woman sitting in Mr. Forest`s gardent

8005 Red-haired woman sitting in Mr. Forest`s gardent

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The Hangover (Suzanne Valadon)

8006 The Hangover (Suzanne Valadon)

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Two horses led in hand

8007 Two horses led in hand

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Rousse

8008 Rousse

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The Streetwalker

8009 The Streetwalker

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Monsieur Louis Pascal

8010 Monsieur Louis Pascal

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Mr Henri Diau

8011 Mr Henri Diau

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The Englishman

8012 The Englishman

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Prostitute

8013 Prostitute

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in bed

8014 in bed

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At the Circus

8015 At the Circus

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napoleon

8016 napoleon

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Ambroise Thomas attending a rehearsal of Françoise de Rimini

8017 Ambroise Thomas attending a rehearsal of Françoise de Rimini

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the sphinx

8018 the sphinx

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The Jockey

8019 The Jockey

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