Douglas Cooper 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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Douglas Cooper: A Collector's Passion for Toulouse-Lautrec Douglas Cooper, a renowned art collector and connoisseur, had an unwavering fascination with the works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. His collection boasted some of the artist's most iconic pieces, including "Madame Poupoule at her Toilet, " "La Goulue at the Moulin Rouge, " "La Toilette, " and "The Modiste. " These masterpieces captured the essence of Parisian nightlife in the late 19th century. Cooper's admiration for Toulouse-Lautrec extended beyond his famous depictions of cabaret dancers and performers. He also cherished more intimate scenes such as "Portrait of the Artist's Mother Reading" and "In a Private Dining Room (At the Rat Mort). " These paintings revealed a different side to Lautrec's talent, showcasing his ability to capture human emotions and everyday moments. One notable piece in Cooper's collection was "Monsieur Boileau at the Cafe. " This portrait exemplified Lautrec's skill in capturing individual personalities through bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. Another striking work was "Maxime Dethomas, " which portrayed one of Lautrec's close friends with great detail and depth. Cooper also acquired several scenes set within Parisian establishments like Rue des Moulins. Paintings such as "In The Salon at Rue des Moulins" depicted women engaged in private conversations or lost in their thoughts, while others like "Rue des Moulins" showcased bustling streets filled with energy. Among Cooper’s prized possessions was “A Corner of Moulin de la Galette, ” which immortalized an iconic dance hall frequented by bohemians during that era. Similarly captivating was “Quadrille at the Moulin Rouge, ” where vibrant colors merged with lively movements to transport viewers into this world-renowned venue.