(After) Henri Toulouse Lautrec

"Clownesse" lithograph

1952

Medium: lithograph (after the colored pencil drawing). Printed in Paris in 1952 by Mourlot Freres in an edition of 1500. The total sheet (including margins) measures 12 1/8 x 9 1/4 i...

Medium: lithograph (after the pencil drawing). Printed in Paris in 1952 by Mourlot Freres in an edition of 1500. The total sheet (including margins) measures 12 3/8 x 9 5/8 inches (3...

Medium: lithograph (after the colored pencil drawing). Printed in Paris in 1952 by Mourlot Freres in an edition of 1500. The total sheet (including margins) measures 12 1/8 x 9 1/4 i...

Medium: lithograph (after the colored pencil drawing). Printed in Paris in 1952 by Mourlot Freres in an edition of 1500. The total sheet (including margins) measures 12 1/8 x 9 1/4 i...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901), titled Clownesse et cheval (Clowness and Horse), originates from the 1952 album The Circus of Toulouse-Lautrec. Published by Paris Book Center, Inc., New York, under the direction and supervision of Andre Sauret, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, this work reflects Toulouse-Lautrec’s incisive observational skill, capturing the theatricality, elegance, and rhythmic grace associated with the spectacle of the circus ballet. In Clownesse et cheval (Clowness and Horse), Lautrec conveys poise and expressive movement through his signature economy of line, expressive contour, and psychological nuance. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 9.25 x 12.125 inches (23.49 x 30.8 cm). Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. Printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, one of the foremost ateliers of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: After Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) Title: Clownesse et cheval (Clowness and Horse), from The Circus of Toulouse-Lautrec, 1952 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 9.25 x 12.125 inches (23.49 x 30.8 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1952 Publisher: Paris Book Center, Inc., New York; under the direction and supervision of Andre Sauret Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1952 album The Circus of Toulouse-Lautrec, published by Paris Book Center, Inc., New York Notes: Excerpted from the album, This edition of The Circus of Toulouse-Lautrec has been realized and published for Paris Book Center Inc. of New York, under the direction and supervision of Andre Sauretat the presses of Fernand Mourlot in Paris. There has been published of this english edition of The Circus of Toulouse-Lautrec, MD examples, numbered from I to MD. In addition there has been printed, XX examples on Imperial Japon Paper numbered from I to XX, L examples on Special Velin numbered XXI to LXX. About the Publication: The Circus of Toulouse-Lautrec, published in 1952 by Paris Book Center, Inc., under the direction and supervision of Andre Sauret and printed by Mourlot Freres, is one of the most historically significant postwar fine art albums devoted to the artist’s graphic work. The album presents lithographic renderings based on Lautrec’s original drawings and studies, executed with exceptional fidelity to the artist’s gestural clarity, compositional dynamism, and psychological insight. Conceived as a deluxe fine art album, the edition brought together Lautrec’s dynamic portrayals of acrobats, riders, clowns, animal trainers, dancers, and circus performers, offering a vivid window into the spectacle, discipline, and theatricality of the late nineteenth-century circus tradition. Printed at the prestigious atelier Mourlot—renowned for its collaborations with leading modernists—the album reflects a postwar commitment to reviving and preserving the lithographic legacy of master artists. Today, The Circus of Toulouse-Lautrec stands as a landmark in fine art publishing, prized by collectors for its craftsmanship, historical importance, and the rare opportunity it offers to experience Lautrec’s circus imagery in an elegant, carefully supervised edition. About the Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) was a French painter, printmaker, draughtsman, and illustrator celebrated for his vivid and empathetic depictions of Parisian nightlife during the Belle Epoque. A master observer of character and movement, Toulouse-Lautrec chronicled the bohemian world of Montmartre—its cabarets, performers, dancers, and cafes—with a revolutionary use of color, composition, and line that redefined both fine art and commercial design. His iconic posters for the Moulin Rouge and other venues not only captured the exuberant energy of modern urban life but also elevated lithography to the level of high art. Despite his physical frailty due to a congenital condition, his creative output was prolific and profoundly influential, shaping the evolution of modern visual culture. Inspired by the expressive realism of Honore Daumier, Edgar Degas, and Edouard Manet, as well as the vivid color and composition of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Toulouse-Lautrec absorbed and transformed these influences into a bold, modern visual language uniquely his own. He worked and exhibited among many of the most important artists of his time, including Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard, and Paul Signac, and his work stands in lasting dialogue with the great modern masters who followed—Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kantinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—each of whom shared his drive to reinvent art for the modern age. His paintings, drawings, and lithographs are represented in major museums worldwide, including the Musee dOrsay, the National Gallery, the Tate, and MoMA, where they continue to captivate audiences for their psychological depth and timeless vitality. The highest price ever paid for a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec artwork is approximately 22.4 million USD, achieved in 2005 at Christies London for La Blanchisseuse (1886–87). 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