Demimonde Collection

Madame Poupoule at her Toilet, 1898, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Madame Poupoule at her Toilet, 1898, (1952). Woman combing her hair in front of a mirror. Painting in the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France

La Toilette, 1889, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
La Toilette, 1889, (1952). A red-haired woman seated on the floor, seen from the back. Painting, also known as Rousse, and Redhead (Bathing), in the Musee d Orsay, Paris

At the Circus: The Spanish Walk, 1899 (graphite, coloured pastel and charcoal
3432918 At the Circus: The Spanish Walk, 1899 (graphite, coloured pastel and charcoal on heavy wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 35x25 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Divan Japonais, 1892-93 (lithograph)
3432915 Divan Japonais, 1892-93 (lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 80.8x60.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Cora Pearl, English courtesan in France
Cora Pearl (Eliza Emma Crouch, 1836-1886), English courtesan in France. Date: circa 1860s

Le Chahut, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3709927 Le Chahut, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 169.1x141 cm; Rijksmuseum Kroller-Muller, Otterlo, Netherlands; (add.info.: Chahut meaning noise or uproar)

In the Cafe, 1882-84. Creator: Fernand Lungren
In the Cafe, 1882-84

Debauche, 1896 (lithograph)
6041538 Debauche, 1896 (lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Yvette Guilbert, 1894 (colour lithograph)
5051872 Yvette Guilbert, 1894 (colour lithograph) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); 187x79 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Champs-Elysees. Jardin de Paris, 1890 (colour lithograph)
5051870 Champs-Elysees. Jardin de Paris, 1890 (colour lithograph) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 89.5x124.7 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Rope Dancer (pastel)
5037534 The Rope Dancer (pastel) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 47x32 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; French, out of copyright

Aux Ambassadeurs, 1894 (lithograph)
5672868 Aux Ambassadeurs, 1894 (lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; French, out of copyright

Boheme, c. 1910 (deck paint and chalk on paper)
5051880 Boheme, c.1910 (deck paint and chalk on paper) by Gestel, Leo (1881-1941); 47.7x66 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Pantomimes lumineuses, 1892 (colour lithograph)
5051869 Pantomimes lumineuses, 1892 (colour lithograph) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 88x124.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Prochainement la tres illustre Compagnie du Chat Noir (Poster for the Company of the Black Cat), 1896

The Modiste, 1900, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
The Modiste, 1900, (1952). Portrait of Parisian milliner Louise Blouet of Enguin. Painting in the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France. From " Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec" by Douglas Cooper

Monsieur Boileau at the Cafe, 1893, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Monsieur Boileau at the Cafe, 1893, (1952). Portrait of a man sitting at a table with dominoes, in Paris. The green drink is probably absinthe. Painting in the Cleveland Museum of Art, USA

Maxime Dethomas, 1896, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Maxime Dethomas, 1896, (1952). French artist and costume designer Maxime Dethomas (1867-1929) at the Bal de l Opera in Paris. Painting in the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

A Corner of the Moulin de la Galette, 1892, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
A Corner of the Moulin de la Galette, 1892, (1952). Scene in a Parisian cafe. Painting in the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

At the Cafe La Mie, c1891, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
At the Cafe La Mie, c1891, (1952). Man and woman drinking at a table, based on a staged photograph of Lautrecs friend Maurice Guibert. Painting in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA

Aristide Bruant, at His Cabaret, 1893 (lithograph)
3432919 Aristide Bruant, at His Cabaret, 1893 (lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 138x99 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Step into the captivating world of the demimonde, where art and scandal intertwine to create a mesmerizing tapestry of beauty and intrigue. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a masterful artist of his time, brings forth the essence of this clandestine realm through his evocative works. In "Madame Poupoule at her Toilet, " we catch a glimpse behind closed doors as an enigmatic woman prepares herself for the night ahead. Her reflection in the mirror reveals both vulnerability and strength, hinting at the complexities that lie within. At the Moulin Rouge, La Goulue dances with wild abandon, embodying the spirit of this bohemian underworld. The vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes capture her energy as she becomes one with the pulsating rhythm of music and movement. Cora Pearl, an English courtesan in France, exudes allure in every glance. With each stroke of Toulouse-Lautrec's brush in "La Toilette, " he immortalizes her elegance while also delving into themes of vanity and self-expression. The circus comes alive on paper as we witness "The Spanish Walk. " Through graphite, colored pastel, and charcoal techniques, Toulouse-Lautrec captures not only acrobatic prowess but also hints at hidden desires lurking beneath their daring performances. "Divan Japonais" transports us to a cabaret filled with laughter and revelry. The lithograph showcases performers adorned in elaborate costumes against a backdrop reminiscent of Japan's influence on French culture during that era – a fusion between East and West that epitomizes demimonde aesthetics. In "Reine de Joie, " Toulouse-Lautrec explores society's fascination with pleasure-seeking individuals who defy conventions. This lithograph celebrates those who embrace their desires without apology or shame – symbols of liberation amidst societal constraints. With bold strokes on canvas, "Le Chahut" depicts dancers in a whirlwind of movement, their bodies merging into one ecstatic blur.