The Museum of Modern Art has a current exhibition of prints and posters from 19th century artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901).
“A cultural nexus, he connected artists, performers, authors, intellectuals, and society figures of his day, creating a bridge between the brothels and society salons of the moment. His work allows entry into many facets of Parisian life, from politics to visual culture and the rise of popular entertainment in the form of cabarets and café-concerts. This exhibition, drawn almost exclusively from The Museum of Modern Art’s stellar collection of posters, lithographs, printed ephemera, and illustrated books, is the first MoMA exhibition in 30 years dedicated solely to Lautrec, and features over 100 examples of the best-known works created during the apex of his career.“
“The Paris of Toulouse-Lautrec: Prints and Posters”
Until March 22, 2015
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street, New York, NY
(Image: Jane Avril, 1899, Toulouse-Lautrec, Lithograph)
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