Jane Avril

henridetoulouselautrec

portrait

quirky illustration

hand drawn type

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

female-portraits

doodle art

initial sketch

This is a lithograph titled "Jane Avril" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a renowned French artist known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife and its inhabitants. Created using the lithographic printing process, the artwork captures the essence of Jane Avril, a popular dancer of the time, in a dynamic pose, her swirling dress and exaggerated features highlighting the energy of the Moulin Rouge. Lautrec's use of bold lines and flat planes emphasizes the figures in the composition, showcasing his distinctive style and captivating the viewer with the subject's captivating energy.