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Polaire

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman's partial upper body view. Her head is tilted backward and her gaze is directed upward and away from the viewer. She has heavy-lidded eyes, pronounced lips, and a sharp nose. The woman has short hair, possibly cropped or styled voluminously. She is wearing a garment around her shoulders, possibly a shawl, and holding a fan in her left hand. The background has a soft, uneven texture blending the figure into the surroundings.

Artwork Details

Date
1897
Medium
lithograph in black on velin paper
Dimensions
3465 × 5103 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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