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Henri De Toulouse-lautrec — Femme Au Lit, Profil - Au Petit Lever (d. 187; Adr. 179; W. 163)
Henri De Toulouse-lautrec

Femme Au Lit, Profil - Au Petit Lever (d. 187; Adr. 179; W. 163)

A intimate glimpse into a private moment, this work by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec depicts a woman reclining in bed, captured in profile as she begins to stir in the early morning hours. True to Lautrec's signature style, the composition offers an unguarded, voyeuristic perspective on everyday life, focusing on the quiet vulnerability of his subject. The work reflects his deep fascination with the private lives of women, rendered with the psychological sensitivity and unflinching honesty that defined his artistic vision.

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Prints & Multiples Day Sale

April 30, 2019

Estimate: $15,000$25,000

Lot 68

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Henri De Toulouse-lautrec, Femme Au Lit, Profil - Au Petit Lever (d. 187; Adr. 179; W. 163)

A intimate glimpse into a private moment, this work by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec depicts a woman reclining in bed, captured in profile as she begins to stir in the early morning hours. True to Lautrec's signature style, the composition offers an unguarded, voyeuristic perspective on everyday life, focusing on the quiet vulnerability of his subject. The work reflects his deep fascination with the private lives of women, rendered with the psychological sensitivity and unflinching honesty that defined his artistic vision.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

French, Bold, 19th Century, Interior, Post-Impressionism, Female, Portrait, Earth Tones, Figurative, Oil on Canvas

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