Caudieux (D. 346; W. P7; Adr. 15)

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HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC
Caudieux (D. 346; W. P7; Adr. 15)
lithograph in colors, 1893, on wove paper, the colors rich, Wittrock's only state, the full sheet, a few repaired tears and restored losses (mainly along the right sheet edge), pale time staining, otherwise generally in good condition, laid down on Japon, framed
S. 50 3/8 x 35¾ in. (1280 x 908 mm.)

Lot Essay

The comedian Caudieux, who commissioned this poster appeared at the Petit Casino in 1893. One of the most japonesque of the posters, the cut-off composition and heavily made-up face of Caudieux recall the theatrical woodcuts of Sharaku.

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