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A Spectator (Une spectatrice)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body view of a woman seated upright, with her head slightly turned to the right. Her facial features include defined eyebrows and a sharp nose. She has neatly styled hair in a low bun and wears a dark hat and outfit. The attire includes a high collar. In the background, there are two figures, one seated and apparently male, wearing a hat. The other figure appears to be sketching or looking down. The background consists of abstract patterns with vertical lines and shaded textures. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic style, using ink or charcoal.

Artwork Details

Date
1893
Medium
lithograph in black on velin
Dimensions
3109 × 4446 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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