Frederick Wenz
Date 1886-1890
Before Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec became the famous king of Parisian cabaret posters, he spent his time capturing the quiet intensity of his friends. In this portrait, he depicts fellow painter Frederick Wenz in profile, using loose, energetic brushstrokes that give his face a pale, almost luminous quality against the heavy dark jacket. It is a far cry from the raucous Moulin Rouge dancers Lautrec is best known for, revealing a much more intimate and contemplative side of the Post-Impressionist master. The two artists met in Paris and bonded over their shared bohemian lifestyle, with Lautrec capturing Wenz's serious demeanor perfectly here.
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