Lender from the Back Dancing the Bolero in "Chilperic" (Lender de dos, dansant le boléro dans "Chilpéric")

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

This image is a sketch depicting two people, focusing primarily on their upper bodies. The person on the left is facing forward, with only their head and shoulders visible, their facial features barely discerned due to the light shading. Their hair appears to be short or possibly styled close to the head. The second person on the right is shown in profile, facing left, with thick, possibly bundled or styled hair, though facial features are indistinct. Both figures seem to be close together as if interacting or engaged in a social setting. The clothing appears to be of a formal or voluminous nature, suggested by the flowing lines indicating dresses or gowns. The background is lightly sketched, giving an impression of an interior space with minimal detail. There are no visible distinct objects or jewelry highlighted in the scene.