Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901)
Jane Avril arrivant au Moulin Rouge (Jane Avril arriving at the Moulin Rouge)
c.1892
Oil on millboard with pastel, laid on panel, 102 x 55 cm
Courtauld Institute of Art, London
Jane Avril was a star dancer at the Parisian cabaret Le Moulin Rouge (The Red Windmill). She knew Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who designed the venue’s well-known posters. He painted Avril on numerous occasions but this work stands out for its subdued quality. She is not on stage but arriving at the cabaret, bundled in a fur-collared coat. A carriage is visible in the background. The painting’s unusual narrow format accentuates Avril’s long face and gaunt figure. (Courtauld)
See also:
• Avril, Jane (1868-1943)