The Morning After 1889

"The Morning After" is a pencil drawing by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, depicting a solitary figure in a somber setting. Created in 1889, the drawing, now housed at the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec in Albi, France, exemplifies the artist's signature style of capturing the essence of Parisian nightlife. The figure's slumped posture, empty glass, and the lingering presence of an almost-empty bottle of wine convey a sense of melancholy and the aftermath of a night of revelry. The composition, characterized by bold lines and a focus on the figure's expressive face, highlights the artist's ability to evoke emotional depth through simplified forms.