Bust of Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender (Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender, en buste)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

In this sketch, we see a profile view of a person depicted from head to waist. The person is positioned with their head slightly tilted forward. The facial features are delicately outlined, including a refined nose and closed eyes. The hair is styled in an elaborate updo with possible decorative elements. The clothing is depicted with flowing lines, suggesting a formal garment. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain with minimal lines, and the image is framed by a double border, including a round emblem with geometric elements.