Ida Heath at the Bar 1894

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Ida Heath at the Bar" (1894) is a lithograph depicting a woman named Ida Heath, a well-known Parisian courtesan, at a bar in Montmartre. The composition features Ida, in a fur coat, facing away from the viewer with a man in a top hat, who is likely her suitor, standing behind her and looking into her eyes. This intimate scene captures the atmosphere of Parisian nightlife and is a testament to Lautrec's ability to convey a story in a single image. The artist’s interest in the underbelly of Parisian society is reflected in this striking depiction of the courtesan culture.