Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: A French painter and printmaker of the Post-Impressionist period. He is renowned for his depictions of the colorful, theatrical, and sometimes decadent life 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 Henri Toulouse-Lautrec.
  • Henri Toulouse-Lautrec's posters for the Moulin Rouge are iconic.
  • She wrote her thesis on the influence of Japanese prints on Henri Toulouse-Lautrec.

Advanced Usage

• "a Toulouse-Lautrec": Used to refer to a work of art created by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec.
  • The auction house sold a rare Toulouse-Lautrec for a record price.
• "Toulouse-Lautrec's Paris": A phrase used to evoke the bohemian nightlife and entertainment culture of late 19th-century Paris as captured in his art.
  • The novel vividly recreates Toulouse-Lautrec's Paris.

Variants and Related Words

• Toulouse-Lautrec (noun): A common shortened reference to the artist.
  • The style is reminiscent of Toulouse-Lautrec.
• Lautrec (noun): An even more abbreviated, informal reference.
  • This cabaret has a real Lautrec vibe.

Synonyms

• Post-Impressionist painter: A category of artists from the same period, including Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh.
• Chronicler of Montmartre: A descriptive term highlighting the primary subject matter of his work.

Related Phrases

• To have a Toulouse-Lautrec on the wall: An idiom suggesting sophisticated or valuable art ownership.
  • Their apartment is stunning; they even have a Toulouse-Lautrec on the wall.

Noun

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