The original 1898 lithography entitled "Le Concert" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is a work of great artistic finesse, capturing both the artist's distinctive style and the elegant scene of society at the time.
This lithograph features a well-dressed, wealthy couple in a red theater box. The gentleman is Gabriel Tapié de Céleyran and the lady is Émilienne d'Alençon. The woman is dressed in fur and wears an elaborate black hat, exuding undeniable elegance and sophistication. Lautrec meticulously captures the details of their clothing and expressions, creating a striking depiction of 19th-century high society.
This lithograph was commissioned from Toulouse-Lautrec by Ault and Wiborg, American manufacturers of lithographic ink. It was part of a limited edition printed in Paris, with the original zinc plates subsequently shipped to America for printing in the main edition. The four original zinc plates are now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. This work is all the more remarkable as it is believed to be the only lithograph Lautrec ever produced on zinc, this material being considered less risky than stone during transatlantic transport.
"Le Concert" embodies Toulouse-Lautrec's talent for capturing the essence of Parisian nightlife and immortalizing the characters of his time. The artist succeeded in marrying the intimacy and glamour of high society with his distinctive artistic technique, marked by fluid lines and bold contrasts.
Today, this lithograph is not only a testament to Toulouse-Lautrec's work, but also a visual record of the society of the time and the international artistic collaborations that shaped the art world at the end of the 19th century.
Chas H. Ault à Cleveland
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