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In the Skating Professional Beauty

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

The image features three individuals in the foreground: one seated, one standing at a bar, and a server walking with a tray of drinks. The seated man has a high top hat and a suit, while the woman at the bar wears an elaborate hat with a feather, a dress with exaggerated shoulders, and defined facial features. The scene is set in a busy social environment, possibly a café or bar, with additional figures sketched in the background. The background is minimalistic, featuring loose lines to suggest more people and liveliness.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
photomechanical process
Dimensions
3432 × 5003 px
Public Domain
Yes
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