
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
La Passagere du 54 or Salon des Cent, 1966

Lithograph from the book ' The Posters of Toulouse-Lautrec', lithography by Mourlot Freres.

Renowned Post-Impressionist painter, lithographer, and art nouveau illustrator Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is famous for his depictions of French fin de siècle urban life. Working in his characteristic linear style, Lautrec frequently portrayed scenes from brothels and cabaret clubs, including the Moulin Rouge, where he had a seat reserved after producing a series of promotional posters for the club’s opening in 1888. Lautrec was influenced by the artists Edgar Degas and Édouard Manet, who shared with them a keen interest in the observation of social culture.


Lithograph from the book ' The Posters of Toulouse-Lautrec', lithography by Mourlot Freres.
Features six colors; yellow, ochre, red, medium blue, grey and dark blue.
It was first produced without the lettering in a 100 numbered and stamped prints. The lettering was added in a second pressing and it is this …

Renowned Post-Impressionist painter, lithographer, and art nouveau illustrator Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is famous for his depictions of French fin de siècle urban life. Working in his characteristic linear style, Lautrec frequently portrayed scenes from brothels and cabaret clubs, including the Moulin Rouge, where he had a seat reserved after producing a series of promotional posters for the club’s opening in 1888. Lautrec was influenced by the artists Edgar Degas and Édouard Manet, who shared with them a keen interest in the observation of social culture.