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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec — Ce que dit la pluie
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Ce que dit la pluie

A whimsical and intimate scene rendered in Toulouse-Lautrec's characteristically fluid and expressive line work, capturing the quiet mood of a rainy day with his signature economy of detail. The composition reflects his keen observational eye and ability to convey atmosphere and human presence through bold, gestural strokes. True to his style, the work balances a sense of spontaneity with deliberate artistic intention, evoking the melancholy and introspective quality suggested by its title, "What the Rain Says."

Notes

LITERATURE W. Wittrock, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Catalogue complet des estampes, Paris, 1985, Vol.I, n°126, p.316-317 (une autre épreuve dans une autre édition illustrée). Conditions of sale Brought to you by Valérie Didier Head of Department VDIDIER@CHRISTIES.COM +33 (0) 1 40 76 84 32

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Dans l'intimité de Pierre Bonnard : Collection Claude Terrasse

April 14, 2026

Estimate: $300$500

Lot 155

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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Ce que dit la pluie

A whimsical and intimate scene rendered in Toulouse-Lautrec's characteristically fluid and expressive line work, capturing the quiet mood of a rainy day with his signature economy of detail. The composition reflects his keen observational eye and ability to convey atmosphere and human presence through bold, gestural strokes. True to his style, the work balances a sense of spontaneity with deliberate artistic intention, evoking the melancholy and introspective quality suggested by its title, "What the Rain Says."

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Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

Toulouse-Lautrec, Melancholic Mood, French, 19th Century, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, French Artist, Narrative Scene, Muted Tones, Post-Impressionism, Late 19th Century, Figurative Art, Modernism, Symbolism

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