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Leaving the Theater

A work made of lithograph in black on cream wove paper.
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  • A work made of lithograph in black on cream wove paper.

Date:

1896

Artist:

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
French, 1864-1901

About this artwork

Infused with a feeling of euphoria, this closeup image depicts the madam of the maison close (“brothel”) in the rue des Moulins leaving a theater. The background sculpture resembles a prop or decoration but also brings to mind the sensual treatment of the female form in French shows of the time. Mirroring this pleasure, the female subject leans back onto her companion with closed eyes, giving the viewer a sense of her blissful theatrical evening.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Title

Leaving the Theater

Place

France (Artist's nationality:)

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1896

Medium

Lithograph in black on cream wove paper

Dimensions

Image: 31.5 × 26.3 cm (12 7/16 × 10 3/8 in.); Sheet: 47.2 × 35.1 cm (18 5/8 × 13 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

The Charles F. Glore Collection

Reference Number

1927.963

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