The sketch depicts a woman from the waist up, seated on a sofa or chair. She is leaning back slightly, with her head tilted to one side and resting in a relaxed manner. The woman's facial features are outlined, with a hint of a smile, and her hair is styled in an updo with soft waves. She appears to be wearing a gown with large puffy sleeves. Around her, there are forms suggesting cushions or fabric, creating a sense of comfort and softness. There is no visible jewelry or distinct objects. The background consists of light sketch marks indicating a draped fabric or curtain, creating a sense of enclosure and privacy.
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The sketch depicts a woman from the waist up, seated on a sofa or chair. She is leaning back slightly, with her head tilted to one side and resting in a relaxed manner. The woman's facial features are outlined, with a hint of a smile, and her hair is styled in an updo with soft waves. She appears to be wearing a gown with large puffy sleeves. Around her, there are forms suggesting cushions or fabric, creating a sense of comfort and softness. There is no visible jewelry or distinct objects. The background consists of light sketch marks indicating a draped fabric or curtain, creating a sense of enclosure and privacy.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bowing to the Audience (Saluant le public)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Date
1898
Medium
lithograph in black and beige
Classification
Print
Accession number
1964.8.1900
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Yvette Guilbert: pl.8 [Del. 250-260]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • figure
  • Post-Impressionist
  • Fabric
  • Figures

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