Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de. (1864–1901)
Guy et Mealy, dans Paris qui Marche - SIGNED
Lithograph printed in violet, 1898, stamp-numbered "68", from the edition of 100. Signed in pencil, "T Lautrec," and with the artist's red stamp (Lugt 1338) lower left. Published by Goupil & Cie, Paris, and with their blindstamp, on simile japan paper. A very fine impression in excellent condition, with full margins (15 3/4" x 11 5/16"/ 400 mm x 287 mm), minor discoloration on sheet margins and mounting traces on verso. Matted and framed (20 1/4" H x 17 3/4" W) and sold together with an original copy of a Paris qui Marche Program. Adriani 305; Delteil 270; Adhemar 304; Wittrock 295.From a front-row perspective, Lautrec captured the animated showmanship of this review which opened at the Théâtre des Variétés late in 1897. Georges-Guillaume Guy (1859-1919) and Juliette Josserand Mealy (1867-1951) squint into the footlights, the stark effects of which were achieved entirely by using the white of the paper and the lithographic crayon. At a time when the artist was supposedly losing his touch, the masterful draftsmanship of this lithograph, as well as a handful of others produced during this period, bear witness to his continuing abilities despite his worsening physical condition. (4986)
Art/Sculpture Dance