Portrait of Miss May Belfort 1890

"Portrait of Miss May Belfort" is an oil painting by the French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, created in 1890. The painting depicts Miss May Belfort, a famous actress of the time, in a yellow dress and a large white hat, holding a black cat. Toulouse-Lautrec was known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife and his use of bold colors and expressive lines. This painting captures the essence of the Belle Époque, a period of peace and prosperity in France. The work is characterized by its flatness, lack of depth, and simplified form, as well as the visible brushstrokes, typical of the artist's Post-Impressionist style. It is an example of Toulouse-Lautrec's mastery of capturing the likeness of his subjects with a touch of caricature.