Loge with the Gilt Mask (La loge au mascaron doré)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1893

The artwork "Loge with the Gilt Mask (La loge au mascaron doré)" depicts a scene in a theater box. A woman is seated in profile, positioned slightly to the right, observing through opera glasses. She has reddish hair and is wearing a black outfit with a high collar, adorned with a large black bow. Beside her is a pale, sculpted face, part of the theater's decor. The background features rich, red drapery. The foreground includes an ornate gilt mask with flowing, decorative elements. The overall color palette consists of muted tones with striking contrasts.
Kunstenaar
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Datering
1893
Soort
Prent
Techniek
4-color lithograph
Afmetingen
50,3 × 32,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The artwork "Loge with the Gilt Mask (La loge au mascaron doré)" depicts a scene in a theater box. A woman is seated in profile, positioned slightly to the right, observing through opera glasses. She has reddish hair and is wearing a black outfit with a high collar, adorned with a large black bow. Beside her is a pale, sculpted face, part of the theater's decor. The background features rich, red drapery. The foreground includes an ornate gilt mask with flowing, decorative elements. The overall color palette consists of muted tones with striking contrasts.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec