May Belfort Bowing (Miss May Belfort saluant)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman's partial profile from head to waist. She appears to be leaning forward and has detailed facial features, including a pronounced nose and lips. Her long hair is partially tied up. She wears a large hat with a bow and possible feathers or floral decorations, along with a voluminous dress or coat. She holds a small, dark object resembling a theatrical mask with eye cutouts. The background is lightly sketched.