Demimondaine 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

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

La Demimondaine, 1911. Artist: James Pryde
La Demimondaine, 1911. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, Lodon & Edinburgh, 1911.]

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"Exploring the Demimondaine: A Glimpse into Toulouse-Lautrec's Parisian Underworld" Step back in time to late 19th century Paris, where the demimondaine flourished amidst a world of glamour and excess. Through the masterful brushstrokes of artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Paul Albert Besnard, we are transported to this captivating era. In "Madame Poupoule at her Toilet, " Toulouse-Lautrec captures an intimate moment as a demimondaine prepares herself for another night of allure. The delicate strokes reveal both vulnerability and strength, showcasing the duality these women often faced. At the infamous Moulin Rouge, La Goulue takes center stage in Toulouse-Lautrec's masterpiece from 1892. Her vivacious energy leaps off the canvas, embodying the spirit of this bohemian underworld that captivated society's imagination. Besnard's "Morphine Addicts" delves deeper into this hidden realm, shedding light on its darker aspects. With haunting realism, he portrays individuals trapped in addiction—a stark reminder that even within such opulence, there were shadows lurking beneath. Toulouse-Lautrec returns with "In a Private Dining Room (At the Rat Mort), " offering us a glimpse behind closed doors. Here we witness moments shared among friends and lovers; secrets whispered over glasses of wine as laughter fills the air—an exclusive world reserved only for those deemed worthy. Maxime Dethomas becomes our subject in another work by Toulouse-Lautrec—his penetrating gaze revealing tales untold. This portrait encapsulates not just one man but represents countless others who frequented establishments like Rue des Moulins or Café La Mie seeking solace or companionship within these enigmatic spaces. The streets themselves become characters through Toulouse-Lautrec's lens—the bustling Rue des Moulins and the vibrant Moulin de la Galette.