Portrait of Suzanne Valadon by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - 1885 - 55 x 46 cm Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes Portrait of Suzanne Valadon by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - 1885 - 55 x 46 cm Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Portrait of Suzanne Valadon

Oil on canvas • 55 x 46 cm
  • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - November 24, 1864 - September 9, 1901 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 1885

Yesterday, we were presenting a beautiful painting with a rose, painted by Suzanne Valadon. 

Today, we want to share with you a very autumnal portrait of her painted by Toulouse-Lautrec!

Toulouse-Lautrec and Suzanne Valadon, both prominent artists in Montmartre, Paris, shared a close friendship. Toulouse-Lautrec, highly acclaimed for his work, often portrayed Valadon in his art, supporting her rise in the art world. Though the locals viewed their relationship romantically, it eventually ended in 1888.

In this particular portrait, Toulouse-Lautrec captures Valadon walking directly toward the viewer, set against what appears to be an autumnal backdrop. He highlights her sense of style with a striking purple dress and hat. His use of light skillfully makes Valadon stand out from the similarly hued background, enhancing the painting’s visual appeal. 

P.S. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is known for his iconic depictions of Parisian cabarets. Join us as we take a trip to one of them. Let's dance at the Moulin Rouge with Toulouse-Lautrec! For more stories on the artist, see the articles below.