This artwork is a study titled Jane Avril Dancing by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created around 1893. • Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864- 1901), a French Post-Impressionist painter known for capturing the nightlife of Montmartre. • Subject: Jane Avril (1868-1943), a famous can-can dancer at the Moulin Rouge and a friend of the artist. • Technique: The original work is a gouache on carton painting. • Context: This specific painting is a study for the poster "Jardin de Paris".
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A nice touch is the subtle brushwork that gives the painting a realistic yet dreamy quality on the wall.