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Old Song (Chanson ancienne)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person in a relaxed position. The person is lying down or reclining, with their head tilted to one side and eyes mostly closed. The facial features are softly drawn, and the hair is curly. The attire consists of loose, flowing garments, possibly a robe. There is a bow or ribbon detail at the neck area. The person has a ring on one hand, with fingers delicately positioned. The background is minimally detailed with light shading and lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1898
Medium
lithograph in black and beige
Dimensions
3198 × 3945 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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