Le Missionnaire

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1894

The artwork titled "Le Missionnaire" depicts two individuals seated in a theater box. The person on the right is shown from the waist up, sitting in profile. They have red hair and are wearing a black outfit with a high collar and a large bow on their head. They are holding opera glasses to their face. The second person is seen in the background, partially obscured, with a focused expression. The setting features rich red curtains and ornate decorations typical of a theater environment. The lower portion of the image contains text listing the title and cast of a theatrical production. The colors are vivid, with a strong emphasis on red, black, and yellow.
Artist
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Date
1894
Type
Print
Medium
4-color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
30.7 × 24 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork titled "Le Missionnaire" depicts two individuals seated in a theater box. The person on the right is shown from the waist up, sitting in profile. They have red hair and are wearing a black outfit with a high collar and a large bow on their head. They are holding opera glasses to their face. The second person is seen in the background, partially obscured, with a focused expression. The setting features rich red curtains and ornate decorations typical of a theater environment. The lower portion of the image contains text listing the title and cast of a theatrical production. The colors are vivid, with a strong emphasis on red, black, and yellow.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec