Miss May Belfort welcoming 1895

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s lithograph, "Miss May Belfort Welcoming," created in 1895, depicts a woman in a flowing gown, her head obscured by a large hat, holding a small object in her hand. The artist, known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife and the demimonde, captures the essence of a woman in a moment of greeting, inviting the viewer to consider her social role and presence. The use of line and shading creates a sense of dynamism and movement, characteristic of Lautrec's style.