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The Forfeit (La gage)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three figures in an interior setting. One figure is seated and two are standing. The figures are sketched with light pencil strokes. The seated figure has detailed clothing, while the standing figures appear to be in conversation. In the background, there is a picture or sculpture of a horse and rider. The drawing style is suggestive of casual observation, capturing a moment in time with swift and expressive lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1897
Medium
lithograph in black on hand-made paper
Dimensions
3309 × 4055 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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