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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec1896 original program for the Théâtre de l'Œuvre by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec1896
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The program for the Théâtre de l'Œuvre, illustrated by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1896, is an artistic creation rich in meaning and symbolism, embodying the convergence of the avant-garde theater world and the artist's creative genius.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, born in 1864, was a precursor of poster art and lithography. He was renowned for his ability to capture the essence of the society of his time and reflect it through his art. The program poster for the Théâtre de l'Œuvre bears witness to this ability, incorporating visual and symbolic elements that go beyond the limits of poster art.
The encyclopedic revue presented at the theater, featuring Oscar Wilde's "Salome" and Romain Coulus' "Raphael", was a bold exploration of the art and culture of the time. The poster subtly captures the social and cultural tensions and questionings of the period. Toulouse-Lautrec's position between Oscar Wilde and Félix Fénéon, the two "imprisoned", symbolizes the convergence of their fates and the issues of the time. Wilde, broken by his incarceration, and Fénéon, an ostensible observer, are linked by Lautrec, creating a network of meanings that transcends mere visual representation.
The Théâtre de l'Œuvre program illustrated by Toulouse-Lautrec in 1896 is a poignant reminder of the role of art in society and its ability to reflect the social and cultural issues of the day. It transcends the boundaries of poster art to become a complex expression of history, art and society.
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The encyclopedic magazine Oscar Wilde Salome and Romain Coulus Raphael - Wilde will be released from prison, broken, May 18, 1897.
On the panel, Feneon look at him ostensibly. And the position of Lautrec between these two imprisoned - one for homosexuality, the other for terrorism is obviously a sign.
- Creator:Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864 - 1901, French)
- Creation Year:1896
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)
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- Condition:Good condition.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792212907952
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
During his brief artistic career, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captured the lively and often sordid atmosphere of Montmartre’s late 19th-century dance halls, cabarets, and theaters. Recording the performances he viewed and the establishments he visited on a nightly basis, he functioned as artist and narrator: original Lautrec paintings, drawings, prints, and posters expose the complexities of the quickly changing age in which he lived.
Between 1890 and 1900, Paris saw tremendous growth in its nightlife scene, with nearly 300 café-concerts serving women and men who drank, smoked, and fraternized in ways previously unpermitted to them in public. In such prominent clubs as the Moulin Rouge and less reputable institutions like the Moulin de la Galette, aristocrats often rubbed shoulders with the working class. It was within these establishments that Lautrec found the subjects he would voraciously document over the next decade.
Lautrec chronicled his era largely through printmaking — something few other artists had attempted to do in this medium. From 1891 until his death in 1901, he produced nearly 350 lithographic posters, editioned portfolios, and illustrations for journals and theater programs recounting life in Belle Époque Paris. The rise of color lithography in 1891 ushered in a new form of printmaking, and Lautrec found great success in this medium. This process allowed him to print large posters in color.
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(Biography provided by Allinson Gallery, Inc.)
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