Sybil Sanderson 1898

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s 1898 lithograph *Sybil Sanderson* depicts the famous American opera singer in a portrait format, in profile, rendered in delicate, sketchy lines. The figure is positioned in the foreground, while a column and a glimpse of the city behind her appear in the background, suggesting an urban context. The piece is one of many by the artist featuring prominent figures in the entertainment world, and it showcases Lautrec’s talent for capturing his subjects’ unique personalities with sharp observation. *Sybil Sanderson* is an example of the artist’s late style, demonstrating his use of bold outlines and flat areas of shading.