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The Sofa by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

The Sofa

The Sofa

The Met

Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec(French, Albi 1864–1901 Saint-André-du-Bois)

Date: ca. 1894–96

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on cardboard

Dimensions: 24 3/4 x 31 7/8 in. (62.9 x 81 cm)

Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1951

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Visual Summary

Brief Description

Two women on a couch, one red-haired and sitting, the other reclining in a pink slip

Detailed Description

Two women are depicted on a couch, rendered in a painterly style with visible brushstrokes. The figures occupy the central and lower portions of the frame against a muted background. On the left, a woman with bright reddish-orange hair, styled in a bun or updo, sits upright. She wears a light blue or pale green top with a high collar and light-colored lower garments. Her left arm is bent, with her hand near her head, and she looks towards the woman on the right. Her face has soft features and a direct gaze. To her right, a second woman reclines on her side, facing left. She has light blonde or pale brown hair pulled back. She wears a light pink slip or dress with a ruffled neckline. Her right arm is extended along her body, and her left leg is bent, with a dark stocking visible on her lower leg. Her face is seen in profile, with her eyes appearing closed or downcast. The couch they rest on is a textured, yellowish-brown color, with visible brushstrokes suggesting upholstery. The background behind them is a similar earthy brown, with vertical and horizontal strokes creating a sense of depth and texture without specific details. The overall palette is soft, featuring pastels of pink, blue, and cream against warm brown and yellow tones.

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