Cléo de Mérode
1898
Toulouse-Lautrec was absolutely obsessed with Cléo de Mérode, a dancer so famous her hairstyle started a global trend, and this piece captures that iconic look perfectly. Seen from behind, her towering, cloud-like pompadour dominates the composition, almost swallowing her delicate profile. Faint figures in the background suggest a theater setting, placing this celebrity in her natural habitat of Parisian nightlife. This lithograph shows how the artist used loose, scribbly lines to prioritize energy and personality over polished perfection.
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