Jouets de Paris
Original title: Jouets De Paris
kurzbeschreibung
A puppeteer holding a puppet is the central figure in 'Jouets de Paris', a lithograph made by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1901. The sheet measures 22.1 x 12.1 cm and is executed in black and white on vellum.
Description
A puppeteer holds a puppet in his hand, as if about to move it. He wears a striking jacket with a fluffy collar, along with trousers and striped boots. The layout remains spare; on the right, the title 'Jouets de Paris' appears in black lettering, and at the upper left is the artist's name.
Context
This lithograph was made in 1901, the year Toulouse-Lautrec died. It belonged to a series of illustrations for a book by Paul Leclercq, who wrote the text. The puppeteer reflects the artist's interest in Parisian entertainment culture and street performers.
Impact
The reduced black-and-white treatment brings the puppeteer's expressive posture to the fore. His dynamic pose and the clear linework give the sheet an immediate, lively presence.
Technique
The work was executed as a lithograph on vellum, a fine parchment paper. This printing method allows for fine lines and an accurate rendering of graphic details. The black-and-white execution heightens the contrasts and the formal clarity of the arrangement.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)