The artwork titled “At the Bar Picton, Rue Scribe” was created by the artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1896. It represents the Post-Impressionism art movement and is classified as a sketch and study. Currently, the artwork is housed in the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec in Albi, France. This work captures a moment within the bustling atmosphere of a bar, reflecting the social and cultural milieu of the time.
The artwork reveals a scene of social interaction set within a bar environment. To the left, a figure presumed to be a male, is depicted wearing a top hat and a suit, with a distinctively crafted face that includes a prominent nose and a curly mustache. He is holding a drink in his right hand while seemingly engaged in conversation with a woman who stands with her back to the viewer. The woman appears to be leaning on the bar with one arm, perhaps indicating a casual or familiar rapport with the gentleman. Her attire suggests the fashion of the period, with a form-fitting bodice and what seems to be a bow tied at the back of her waist. Another male figure, partially obscured and also donning a hat, is present in the background, adding depth and context to the setting. These characters are rendered with loose but expressive lines, giving the sketch an immediate and candid quality that captures the essence of the moment rather than its meticulous details.
