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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Pierre-Narcisse Guérin (1774 - 1833)
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1774 - 1833
Oscar-Claude Monet (1840 - 1926)
Oscar-Claude Monet
1840 - 1926
Jacques-Philippe Caresme (1734 - 1796)
Jacques-Philippe Caresme
1734 - 1796
Gérard Deschamps (1937)
Gérard Deschamps
1937
Jean Baptiste Monnoyer (1636 - 1699)
Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
1636 - 1699
Pierre Montallier (1643 - 1697)
Pierre Montallier
1643 - 1697
Jean-Charles Delafosse (1734 - 1791)
Jean-Charles Delafosse
1734 - 1791
Victor Huguet (1835 - 1902)
Victor Huguet
1835 - 1902
Tony Johannot (1803 - 1852)
Tony Johannot
1803 - 1852
Louis August le Clerc (1688 - 1771)
Louis August le Clerc
1688 - 1771
Nicolas (Niccolò) Régnier (Renieri) (1591 - 1667)
Nicolas (Niccolò) Régnier (Renieri)
1591 - 1667
Henri Edmond Cross (1856 - 1910)
Henri Edmond Cross
1856 - 1910
Henri-Joseph van Blarenberghe (1741 - 1826)
Henri-Joseph van Blarenberghe
1741 - 1826
Nicolas Bertin (1667 - 1736)
Nicolas Bertin
1667 - 1736
Gustave Singier (1909 - 1984)
Gustave Singier
1909 - 1984

Creators Impressionism

Wilhelm Johann Karl Zahn (1800 - 1871)
Wilhelm Johann Karl Zahn
1800 - 1871
Paula Figueiroa Rego (1935 - 2022)
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Mary Fedden (1915 - 2012)
Mary Fedden
1915 - 2012
James Princip Beadle (1863 - 1947)
James Princip Beadle
1863 - 1947
Emile Boyer (1877 - 1948)
Emile Boyer
1877 - 1948
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886 - 1969)
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
1886 - 1969
Albert Henry Fullwood (1863 - 1930)
Albert Henry Fullwood
1863 - 1930
Henri Lebasque (1865 - 1937)
Henri Lebasque
1865 - 1937
Paul Ferdinand Gachet (1828 - 1909)
Paul Ferdinand Gachet
1828 - 1909
Cola Idromeno (1860 - 1939)
Cola Idromeno
1860 - 1939
Alphonse Asselbergs (1839 - 1916)
Alphonse Asselbergs
1839 - 1916
Stanislav Gennadievich Babikov (1934 - 1977)
Stanislav Gennadievich Babikov
1934 - 1977
Uroš Predić (1857 - 1953)
Uroš Predić
1857 - 1953
John Woodhouse Audubon (1812 - 1862)
John Woodhouse Audubon
1812 - 1862
Petronella van Woensel (1785 - 1839)
Petronella van Woensel
1785 - 1839
Willy Aschmann (XX century)
Willy Aschmann
XX century
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