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Old Song (Chanson ancienne)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a person shown from the upper body upwards. The person is sitting or reclining, with their head tilted back slightly and resting against a surface. The facial features are softly sketched with closed eyes and a relaxed mouth, framed by curly hair. The clothing suggests loose, flowing fabric with a high collar or ruffles, and there is a dark bow or ribbon near the neck. The person appears to be wearing a bracelet on their wrist. The background consists of sketchy lines and shading, without depicting any specific setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1898
Medium
lithograph in black and beige
Dimensions
3365 × 4078 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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