Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: A French artist of the Post-Impressionist period, famous for his paintings, drawings, and lithographs that captured the vibrant and often bohemian nightlife of Paris in the late 19th century, particularly in the Montmartre district.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The museum is hosting a major exhibition of works by Toulouse-Lautrec.
  • Toulouse-Lautrec's posters for the Moulin Rouge are iconic symbols of Parisian entertainment.
  • She wrote her thesis on the influence of Japanese prints on Toulouse-Lautrec.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe a style reminiscent of the artist's work.
  • The illustrator has a distinctly Toulouse-Lautrec style, with its bold lines and theatrical characters.

Variants and Related Words

• Lautrec: A common shortened or informal reference to the artist.
  • This café was a favorite haunt of Lautrec.

Synonyms

• Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (full name)
• Lautrec (abbreviation)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• While not a common idiom, the phrase "a Toulouse-Lautrec scene" might be used to describe a vivid, bustling, and slightly decadent social setting.
  • The downtown nightclub, with its dancers and diverse crowd, was a real Toulouse-Lautrec scene.

Noun

1. French painter who portrayed life in the cafes and music halls of Montmartre (1864-1901)