Reine De Joie 1892

"Reine de Joie" is a lithograph poster designed by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1892, advertising the play by Victor Joze. The poster captures the essence of fin-de-siècle Parisian nightlife, depicting a woman in a passionate embrace with a man, with a third figure in the background. Toulouse-Lautrec's bold lines and exaggerated figures are characteristic of his style, known for its expressive and often satirical depictions of Parisian society. The poster is a prime example of the artist's signature Art Nouveau style, characterized by stylized curves and flat planes. "Reine de Joie," now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, remains a captivating icon of the Belle Époque era.