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This is a drawing of an abstract figure dressed in a patterned outfit. The figure is depicted with a checkered jacket and trousers, and a bent posture. The drawing uses bold, black lines against a cream background to outline the figure's form and clothing. An element in the image appears to emanate from the head area. The overall style suggests a loose, quick sketch, capturing the essence of the subject with minimal detail but with a strong emphasis on the pattern and posture. It's a dynamic composition aiming to convey mood or character through clothing and gesture.
National Gallery of Art · Print
American Singer (Chanteur américain)
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Date
- 1893
- Medium
- lithograph in black on velin paper
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1964.8.1896
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1876 to 1900
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Le cafe concert [Del. 28-38]
Subjects and terms
- French
- Costume
- Post-Impressionist
- Hat
- Man
NGA object ID 49166. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.