Rating and value of works, lithographs, paintings by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec

Famous for his paintings of Montmartre's lively nightlife, as well as his portraits of brothels, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) embodied the spirit of decadence characteristic of the Belle Époque. Classified as a post-impressionist, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was the leading poster artist for the world of cabarets and cafés-concerts.

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Artist's rating and value

A popular artist of his time, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was highly sought-after on the market. His lithographs are renowned and represent his largest artistic output. The price at which they sell on the auction market ranges from €5 to €16,580,000. In 2005, his oil on canvas La blanchisseuse (1866) sold for €16,580,000, against an estimate of €16,580,000 to €20,725,000. 

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The artist's works and style

Described as postimpressionist, symbolist and expressionist, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's style is characterized by the use of bold colors and sharp contrasts. His vivid, expressive strokes of color gave his compositions a dynamic visual effect, and his simplified forms a sense of movement and energy.

Also influenced by symbolism, the artist sought to express his emotions and dreams through his art. Thus, Toulouse-Lautrec incorporated symbolic elements into his works, including allusions to the human condition and psychology, as seen in his portraits of dancers, cabaret singers and nightlife characters.

The life of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born in 1864 into a noble French family. From an early age, he was afflicted with a rare disease that prevented him from growing up normally; the artist would remain five feet tall for the rest of his life. Despite his handicap, Toulouse-Lautrec developed his artistic talent and found his calling. His illness was often a source of inspiration for him. He used his art to play with reality.

After graduating from high school, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec wanted to become an artist. He studied with René Princeteau, Léon Bonnat and Fernand Cormon.

In Paris, he quickly acquired a taste for bohemian life. The cabarets, brothels and nightlife of Montmartre greatly inspired his work.

Toulouse-Lautrec also excelled in the art of portraiture. He was determined to bring out what he couldn't see, expressing the psychological depth of his subjects.

His signature

Not all Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's works are signed.

Although there are variations, here is a first example of its signature:

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