Aristide Bruant (from Le Café Concert) 1893

This lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created in 1893, depicts the famous French cabaret singer Aristide Bruant. Known for his bold lines and flattened forms, Lautrec captures Bruant's distinct personality and the rawness of Parisian nightlife. "Aristide Bruant (from Le Café Concert)" highlights the artist's fascination with the underbelly of Parisian society, showcasing Bruant's signature attire, a broad-brimmed hat and a scarf. This piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a quintessential example of Lautrec's iconic style and his mastery of the lithographic process.