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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
- 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
NGA object ID 49170. 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.