is an 1893 painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who was born on November 24, 1864, and died on September 9, 1901. He was only 36 when he died from complications due to alcoholism and syphilis. The Guardian says he's been misremembered and that he's "so much more than a stylish graphic artist". The Metropolitan Museum of Art says, "without Lautrec, there would be no Andy Warhol".
Have a cup of coffee (or tea or a tisane or....) while you enjoy this 45 minute long video biography:
You can see more of his work online here, at The Athenaeum site online and at WikiArt.
Please check out what other people are sharing at the weekly gathering hosted by Bleubeard and Elizabeth.
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I so love T-L, and this film was a delight. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the film. I get a kick out of finding things like this online.
DeleteToulouse Lautrec was a wonderful painter. Thanks for the link, I will watch it later when I have more time. Have a good week and a happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeletethanks for a fascinating post! I was so fortunate to see a special exhibition of many of Toulouse Lautrec's work that came to one of our local art museums and I saw it not once, but twice-and then bought a little soft cover book with lots of photos along with the story of his life. Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like seeing the actual work in person, knowing the artist touched it, that those brush strokes are the original work. As much as I get out of seeing art online, seeing it in person is a revelation.
DeleteThanks for sharing the link!!! Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI have always been a fan of Toulouse-Lautrec. He was a fantastic artist and I have print of his can-can dancers. I saw his art at the Art Institute of Chicago, and loved the vibrant art he created. I'm simply delighted you shared this photo and the video with us for T this Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-day, and thanks for the earlier visit and the comment.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to come back and watch the video later, as I need to get myself in gear and conquer the rest of the day.
Great painter he was- thank you for the link! Happy T-Day!
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Susi
Toulouse certainly led a colorful life helped in some part by his aristocratic lineage and upbringing.
ReplyDeleteI hope to watch the video later today after I've visited all the T people...I can't believe it's almost 2:30 already :-)
Happy T Day oxo
I love Lautrec's work! and I'm sure he quite shocked society to have painted dancers and prostitutes...but so wonderful to see scenes of common people instead of stiffly posed portraits of rich people! Will be back to watch the video later...thanks for the link! ♥
ReplyDeleteHave to watch it later, but I know very little about him so it will be interesting.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day! :)
I've heard of Lautrec, but I don't really know his work, except for a couple of his posters (Moulin Rouge come to mind). I'll check out the documentary when I get the chance. Thanks for the link. Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteHave long been a fan of Lautrec's work. Love his use of color. You chose a great piece for tea tuesday
ReplyDeleteDarla
TL is fantastic!Will be back for video later!Have an inspiring week!Happy T-Day! :)
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