Arthur William Douglas Collection

Madame Poupoule at her Toilet, 1898, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Madame Poupoule at her Toilet, 1898, (1952). Woman combing her hair in front of a mirror. Painting in the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France

La Toilette, 1889, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
La Toilette, 1889, (1952). A red-haired woman seated on the floor, seen from the back. Painting, also known as Rousse, and Redhead (Bathing), in the Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Modiste, 1900, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
The Modiste, 1900, (1952). Portrait of Parisian milliner Louise Blouet of Enguin. Painting in the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France. From " Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec" by Douglas Cooper

Portrait of the Artists Mother Reading, 1881, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Portrait of the Artists Mother Reading, 1881, (1952). Comtesse Adele de Toulouse-Lautrec (1841-1930) in the salon at the Chateau Malrome, painted by her son Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Monsieur Boileau at the Cafe, 1893, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Monsieur Boileau at the Cafe, 1893, (1952). Portrait of a man sitting at a table with dominoes, in Paris. The green drink is probably absinthe. Painting in the Cleveland Museum of Art, USA

Maxime Dethomas, 1896, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Maxime Dethomas, 1896, (1952). French artist and costume designer Maxime Dethomas (1867-1929) at the Bal de l Opera in Paris. Painting in the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

A Corner of the Moulin de la Galette, 1892, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
A Corner of the Moulin de la Galette, 1892, (1952). Scene in a Parisian cafe. Painting in the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

At the Cafe La Mie, c1891, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
At the Cafe La Mie, c1891, (1952). Man and woman drinking at a table, based on a staged photograph of Lautrecs friend Maurice Guibert. Painting in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA

Equestrienne (At the Cirque Fernando), 1888, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Equestrienne (At the Cirque Fernando), 1888, (1952). Louis Fernando, and a female perfomer riding a horse at the circus in Paris. Painting in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA

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Arthur William Douglas was a prominent figure in the art world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his association with renowned French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, whose works he greatly admired and collected. One of Douglas's prized possessions was "Madame Poupoule at her Toilet, " a captivating painting by Toulouse-Lautrec from 1898. This piece depicts a woman getting ready in front of her vanity, exuding an air of elegance and mystery. Another notable artwork in Douglas's collection was "La Goulue at the Moulin Rouge" from 1892. This vibrant painting captures the famous can-can dancer La Goulue, who became one of Toulouse-Lautrec's most recognizable subjects. Douglas also cherished "La Toilette" from 1889, which showcases a woman grooming herself with utmost care and attention to detail. The artist's meticulous brushstrokes bring out every delicate feature, making it an exquisite addition to any art lover's collection. "The Modiste" from 1900 was another masterpiece that caught Douglas's eye. This painting portrays a fashionable milliner working on an extravagant hat creation, capturing both the glamour and craftsmanship of Parisian fashion during that era. In addition to these remarkable pieces, Arthur William Douglas owned several other significant artworks by Toulouse-Lautrec. One such work is "Portrait of the Artist’s Mother Reading" from 1881 – a tender portrayal showcasing maternal love through subtle gestures and expressions. Douglas also had "In a Private Dining Room (At the Rat Mort)" c1899 among his prized possessions; this intimate scene captures friends enjoying each other’s company within an exclusive setting. "Monsieur Boileau at the Cafe" painted in 1893 presents Monsieur Boileau as he relaxes at a café table - an evocative representation of everyday life in Paris during that time.