W.H.B. Sands (W.H.B. Sands, editeur à Edimbourg) 1898

"W.H.B. Sands" is an 1898 drypoint etching by French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife and society. The print features a portrait of W.H.B. Sands, a prominent Edinburgh publisher, in profile, rendered with the artist’s signature loose and expressive lines. The artwork showcases Lautrec’s mastery of the drypoint technique, a method that allows for expressive lines and textures. While the subject is a publisher, the work is a fine example of Lautrec's portraiture, capturing the subject's personality with distinct strokes.