Mademoiselle Lender and Baron
Original title: Mademoiselle Lender and Baron
kurzbeschreibung
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec made this lithograph, Mademoiselle Lender und Baron, in 1893. It shows a woman and a gentleman in elegant dress. The print was pulled using crayon, brush, and spatter techniques in sanguine on wove paper.
Description
A woman turns to the left; she wears a traditional feathered headdress and a simple top. Beside her stands a gentleman in a smart suit with a top hat. The arrangement feels asymmetrical and brings the woman to the fore. Soft light creates a calm mood. The style recalls Impressionism with Symbolist touches, evident in the treatment of figures and colour.
Context
The lithograph dates from 1893, when Toulouse-Lautrec repeatedly portrayed Parisian nightlife and its players. It was printed in only one state, suggesting an experimental or private production. The sitters, Mademoiselle Lender and a baron, were likely figures from the Paris entertainment world that the artist frequented.
Impact
The gentle light and quiet layout give the sheet an intimate, almost melancholy air. The sanguine tone underscores the warmth of the scene and draws the eye to the figures.
Technique
For this sheet Toulouse-Lautrec used lithography, executed with crayon, brush, and spatter on wove paper. The sanguine (red chalk) hue gives the print its characteristic reddish nuance. Only a single state exists, which points to careful execution.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)