Elles (Frontispiece) (1896) by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Poster Select frame:Print in a black metal frame chalky whites

chalky whites

easy tempo

Each figure personifies a season

warm umbers

Two children in lace-trimmed outfits admire a basket of painted eggs beneath blossom-laden branches

Elles (Frontispiece) (1896) by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Poster Select frame:Print in a black metal frame chalky whitesHenri de Toulouse Lautrec captures a private pause: a woman seen from behind, gathering her hair, wrapped in a deep blue gown and a cloud of ruffles. On a quiet cream ground, rust red lettering announces the 1896 show at La Plume. A toppled top hat and light sketch marks keep the scene playful and human. We love the restraint; the gesture does the talking. By Toulouse Lautrec, a Belle poque pioneer known for bold silhouettes, limited palettes, and