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The red mill, the Goulue and Valentin le Desosse. Sketch
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The red mill, the Goulue and Valentin le Desosse. Sketch
JLJ4597516 The red mill, the Goulue and Valentin le Desosse. Sketch, charcoal with coloured highlights. Drawing by Henri De Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901), 1891. Dim: 1, 54 x 1, 18m. Albi, Musee Toulouse Lautrec by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info.: The red mill, the Goulue and Valentin le Desosse. Sketch, charcoal with coloured highlights. Drawing by Henri De Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901), 1891. Dim: 1, 54 x 1, 18m. Albi, Musee Toulouse Lautrec); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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This black and white sketch by Henri De Toulouse Lautrec transports us back to the vibrant cabaret scene of 19th century Paris. Titled "The red mill, the Goulue and Valentin le Desosse" this artwork captures the essence of elegance, dance, and art nouveau that defined the era. In this piece, Lautrec skillfully uses charcoal with colored highlights to bring his subjects to life. The central focus is on two figures: a dancer known as the Goulue (meaning "the glutton") and her partner Valentin le Desosse ("the boneless"). The Goulue is depicted in all her glory, wearing an exquisite lingerie-inspired costume complete with a petticoat. Her graceful pose exudes confidence and allure. Behind them stands the iconic red mill, symbolizing both the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret where they performed and also serving as a metaphor for passion and excitement. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every stroke, capturing not only their physical appearance but also their energy and spirit. This print from Musee Toulouse-Lautrec allows us to appreciate Lautrec's artistic genius up close. It serves as a reminder of how art can transport us through time, allowing us to experience moments long gone but forever immortalized on canvas or paper.
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