
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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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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