Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864 - 1901)

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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a distinguished French Post-Impressionist artist, renowned for his deep insights into Parisian nightlife and the world of entertainment in the 1890s. Born into an aristocratic family in Albi, France, Toulouse-Lautrec faced significant health challenges. He suffered from a rare condition, possibly pycnodysostosis, which stunted the growth of his legs following two fractures during his adolescence, leading to a notably short stature as an adult.

Despite his physical limitations, Toulouse-Lautrec immersed himself in art, becoming a key figure in the Post-Impressionist movement alongside artists like Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh. He is particularly celebrated for his vibrant and expressive depictions of the bohemian lifestyle in late 19th-century Paris, often featuring scenes from brothels and nightlife venues. His unique style combined elements of Art Nouveau and lithography, as evidenced in famous works such as "Moulin Rouge: La Goulue" and "At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance".

Toulouse-Lautrec's work offers a window into the Parisian entertainment scene of his time, marked by a vivid use of color and a candid portrayal of his subjects. His ability to capture the essence of Parisian society, from dancers to prostitutes, in an era of great artistic and cultural dynamism, makes his work particularly valuable to art collectors and experts.

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Date and place of birt:24 november 1864, Albi, France
Date and place of death:9 september 1901, Saint-André-du-Bois, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter
Art school / group:Société des artistes indépendants
Genre:Animalistic, Genre art, Portrait
Art style:Impressionism, Modern art, Post-Impressionism, Realism

Creators France

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Jean-Jacques Bachelier (1724 - 1806)
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André Beaurepaire (1924 - 2012)
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Bernard Bistes (1941 - 2020)
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Jean Simeon Rousseau de la Rottiere (1747 - 1820)
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Marie-Victoire Lemoine (1754 - 1820)
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Adolphe Gaussen (1871 - 1954)
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Adolf Izrailevich Milman (1886 - 1930)
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Creators Impressionism

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? - 1935
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Primitif Bono (1880 - 1955)
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David George Steell (1856 - 1930)
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Rudolf Tewes (1879 - 1965)
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1879 - 1965
Eugeen van Mieghem (1875 - 1930)
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1875 - 1930
Joseph-Casimir Konstantinovich Budkevich (1841 - 1895)
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1841 - 1895
Carl Frederick Ogor (1833 - 1895)
Carl Frederick Ogor
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Galina Vladimirovna Ruzanova (1965)
Galina Vladimirovna Ruzanova
1965
Gianfranco Baruchello (1924 - 2023)
Gianfranco Baruchello
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Irma Rothstein (1906 - 1971)
Irma Rothstein
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Helene Gries-Danican (1874 - 1935)
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1874 - 1935
Mikhail Vrubel (1856 - 1910)
Mikhail Vrubel
1856 - 1910
Friedrich Schüz (1874 - 1954)
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Henri Epstein (1891 - 1944)
Henri Epstein
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