The artwork “Portrait of Madame la Comtesse Adèle de Toulouse Lautrec” is a creation by the renowned artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, dating circa 1882. It is anchored in the Post-Impressionism movement and is preserved as a portrait genre work at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, New York, US. The dimensions of the artwork are 65.4 x 43.2 cm.
In the artwork, a subject is depicted in a seated position engaged in the delicate act of needlework. The focus on the countenance and posture of Madame la Comtesse Adèle de Toulouse Lautrec is rendered with soft, albeit precise, charcoal lines that reveal a notable attention to the nuances of light and shadow. She appears absorbed in her task, with her gaze directed downwards toward her work, suggesting a moment of quiet concentration. There is a gracefulness to the way her hands handle the needlework, creating a depiction of dignified calm. The artist has given particular attention to the textural elements of her clothing, capturing the folds of the fabric with a series of deft strokes. The background is suggested rather minimally, allowing the viewer’s attention to remain firmly on the subject. Overall, Toulouse-Lautrec’s portrait exudes a sense of intimacy and immediacy, inviting contemplation on the part of the observer.
