Portrait de André Rivoire 1901

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Portrait de André Rivoire" is a striking oil painting that captures the essence of the subject, André Rivoire, a French painter and writer. Executed in 1901, the year of Lautrec's untimely death, the portrait showcases his signature style characterized by bold brushstrokes, flat planes of color, and a focus on the sitter's personality. The painting's loose, expressive style and emphasis on capturing the character's features are hallmarks of Lautrec's work, especially his portraits of individuals from the artistic and theatrical worlds of fin-de-siècle Paris. The painting is a testament to Lautrec's ability to render a captivating portrait with an unconventional approach, capturing both the physical presence and the inner world of his subject.