Aristide Bruant, dans son cabaret 1893

This 1893 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, titled "Aristide Bruant, dans son cabaret," depicts the famous French singer and entertainer, Aristide Bruant, in a striking pose. Toulouse-Lautrec, known for his bold and simplified style, captures Bruant’s distinctive silhouette in black and white, highlighting the subject’s personality through exaggerated lines. The artist’s signature and the title of the work are incorporated into the image, making it a prime example of the iconic poster art that defined this period. This artwork, currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a glimpse into the vibrant and exciting world of Parisian cabaret life at the turn of the 20th century.