HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC

Mademoiselle Pois Vert (D. 126; W. 122; Adr. 141)

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HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC
Mademoiselle Pois Vert (D. 126; W. 122; Adr. 141)
lithograph in olive-green, 1895, on wove paper, a fine impression, from the edition of 25, with wide margins, pale mat staining, a 3/8-in. tear at the lower left margin edge (with an associated minor paper loss), otherwise in good condition, framed
L. 7½ x 7½ in. (190 x 190 mm.)
S. 20 1/8 x 15 3/8 in. (511 x 391 mm.)

Lot Essay

Nothing has yet been discovered about the identity of this sharp faced young woman. The black ribbon choker was commonly worn by performers at the café-concert, but she is shown here in a moment of repose rather than performing in any recognizable setting which might indicate her identity.

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