La revue blanche (1895): Artwork and History

La revue blanche (1895) is in the Art Institute of Chicago collection. The museum lists its creator attribution as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901) printed by Edward Ancort.

The work and its context

The Art Institute of Chicago describes the work:

La revue blanche (The white review) was a literary magazine popular amongst artists, writers, and intellectuals living in Paris. Named for the “white” optical effect produced by mixing all colors together, the editors sought contributions from artists, writers, and poets working in a wide variety of experimental styles. In this poster design, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec depicts Misia Natanson, the wife of an editor of the journal, who often hosted gatherings for the contributors and their friends.

Object facts

• Title: La revue blanche
• Date: 1895
• Artist attribution: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901) printed by Edward Ancort
• Place of origin: France
• Medium: Color lithograph on tan wove paper
• Dimensions: Image: 124.8 × 88.9 cm (49 3/16 × 35 in.); Sheets as pieced, sight: 129.7 × 93 cm (51 1/8 × 36 5/8 in.)
• Type: Print
• Department: Prints and Drawings
• Reference number: 1932.1322

Collection credit

Clarence Buckingham Collection

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