Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was one of the most remarkable artists of the 19th century. Born into the nobility Lautrec decided to live his life in Paris amongst the Bohemians in the district of Montmartre.
While Lautrec's father Count Alphonse acted the upper class country squire, Henri painted show girls, dancers and singers from the streets and night clubs of Paris.
Lautrec made his living developing posters for the infamous music hall the Moulin Rouge. The place where the Cancan was danced. Lautrec likewise recorded life in various parts of the City of Lights. He painted the circus and the racecourse as well as drawing advertisements for bike chains. Lautrec created book covers and created illustrations for journals.
Lautrec's art was much affected by the works of Manet and Degas, in addition to other poster makers working for the Moulin Rouge. Lautrec was likewise affected by the classical Japanese wood prints which were popular in France at the time.
Lautrec's paintings are of a style onto themselves. His paintings record the activity and enjoyment of the nightlife of Paris in the 1890's.
The Toulouse-Lautrec coloring book is a paperback with over 30 illustrations drawn from the work of Toulouse-Lautrec on 62 pages. Pictures are printed only on one side so they can be cut out from the book and used as posters. There is a description of each work on the facing page opposite each illustration. The description contains the picture's name, history and info about Lautrec and his life in Paris in the 1880's and 90's.
The book is paperback: 8.5 x 11 inches (21.59 x 27.94 cm).
Delivering Weight: 7.7 ounces (218.29 grams.).
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