divan japonais ca 18921893 by henri de toulouse lautrec poster Italian Spirit - Che Vuoi? Every element speaks to the

Every element speaks to the craftsmanship involved

It feels like a storybook page come to life

which makes him a comforting presence for bedtime

Notice how the soft background figures suggest good company and conversation

a hint of discovery

divan japonais ca 18921893 by henri de toulouse lautrec poster Italian Spirit - Che Vuoi? Every element speaks to theDivan Japonais captures a crisp slice of Montmartre nightlife. Henri de Toulouse Lautrec maps the scene with flat color fields and flowing outlines, a signature shaped by Japonisme. A woman in a sweeping black dress slices across the foreground, her profile lit against saffron tones and smoky greys. Lettering curls around the cabarets address at 75 rue des Martyrs. We can almost hear glasses clink and the orchestra tune up. For more from this Belle