Portrait of Berthe Bady 1897

"Portrait of Berthe Bady" is a painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec created in 1897. The portrait, now housed in the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec in Albi, France, depicts Berthe Bady, a well-known Parisian courtesan of the late 19th century, in a relaxed, contemplative pose. Lautrec's signature style is evident in the bold brushstrokes, flattened perspective, and use of vivid colors, capturing Bady's likeness with a sense of realism and an air of introspective beauty. The painting is a quintessential example of Lautrec's artistic exploration of Parisian nightlife and the social hierarchy of the Belle Époque.