At the Bastille (Jeanne Wenz)
1888
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captures his friend Jeanne Wenz in her element at her own café, 'A la Bastille', in this striking 1888 portrait. Dressed in a practical black blouse and white apron, she sits with a glass in hand, her direct gaze meeting the viewer with a quiet confidence that cuts through the dark, textured background. Lautrec's loose, expressive brushstrokes—hallmarks of his Post-Impressionist style—bring a raw, unpolished energy to the scene, moving away from idealized beauty to show real Parisian life. It's a candid snapshot of a woman who was not just a subject, but a close companion to the artist during his bohemian years.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: Musée d'Orsay, Paris
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