A striking lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, this work captures a scene from the Parisian cabaret "La Souris," rendered in rich violet-black ink on delicate China paper. With his signature economy of line and keen psychological insight, Lautrec portrays Madame Palmyre, the establishment's proprietress, with a sharp and intimate characterization that brings her commanding presence to life. The full margins of the China paper enhance the elegance of the composition, reflecting Lautrec's masterful command of the lithographic medium.