Le Missionnaire
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1894
- Kunstenaar
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Datering
- 1894
- Soort
- Prent
- Techniek
- 4-color lithograph on wove paper
- Afmetingen
- 30,7 × 24 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
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.