Polin 1898

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 1898 lithograph "Polin" depicts a man standing on a wooden platform, possibly a stage. The figure, likely a performer, is rendered in expressive, gestural lines, characteristic of Lautrec's style. The artist's fascination with the Parisian cabaret scene and its figures is evident in this work, which captures the energy and rawness of the entertainment world. The image exemplifies Lautrec's use of lithography to document the social realities of his time, specifically focusing on the lives of marginalized individuals.