Elles: The Toilet

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a woman in a bathroom by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, titled "The Toilet". The woman is shown from behind, with her head turned to the left. She is nude and washing herself at a sink. Her hair is pulled back and appears to be tied up. The background features a mirror on the wall to her left. A faint image of a man sitting on a bed can be seen in the mirror. There is also a large tub to her right. The entire image is rendered in shades of brown and tan. It appears to be a study or preparatory work, as it features several sketchy and incomplete elements.