Musée d'Orsay Releases 98 Toulouse-Lautrec Drawings Online
The Musée d'Orsay has made 98 drawings by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec available online, including works such as "Femme, en buste, de profil, vêtue d'une camisole" (1896), "Yvette Guilbert" (undated), and "Danseuse javanaise" (1889). The release spans sketches, portraits, and theatrical scenes from the artist's career, many previously undated. The digital publication allows public access to the museum's collection of works on paper by the Post-Impressionist master.
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The move reflects a broader institutional push to digitize fragile works on paper, which are rarely exhibited due to light sensitivity. For collectors and scholars, the online release provides a rare opportunity to study Toulouse-Lautrec's draftsmanship across his career, from early Javanese dancer studies to late cabaret sketches. The museum's decision to publish undated works alongside dated ones signals a commitment to making even provisional attributions accessible for research.
- Artists: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Museums: Musée d'Orsay
- Locations: Paris
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