Painter, 1864 to 1901

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh met in Paris in the studio where both were learning, and Lautrec drew his friend in pastel at a café table. The picture belonged to Theo, and it is in Amsterdam.

Born
1864, Albi, France
Died
1901, Saint-André-du-Bois, France
Movement
Post-Impressionism
In Amsterdam
2 works in 1 museum

Where to see Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in Amsterdam

Each work with the museum it hangs in. Museums move and lend their works, so check before a special journey.

Van Gogh Museum2 works

  1. Portrait of Vincent van Gogh, by Toulouse-Lautrec, in the Van Gogh Museum: Van Gogh seen in profile at a café table.

    Portrait of Vincent van Gogh

    1887

    Van Gogh in profile at a café table, a glass in front of him, drawn in quick strokes of pastel.

  2. Poudre de riz, by Toulouse-Lautrec, in the Van Gogh Museum: a young woman sitting at a table with a pot of face powder.

    Poudre de riz

    1887

    A young woman sitting at a table with a pot of face powder, lost in thought.

The life of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

In Paris in the mid-1880s Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh were both pupils of the painter Fernand Cormon, and became friends.

Theo van Gogh, who sold pictures for a living, bought Lautrec's Poudre de riz, and the portrait of Vincent stayed in the family. Both are in the Van Gogh Museum.

What to know

  • Met Van Gogh in Paris in the 1880s
  • His pastel portrait of Van Gogh is in the Van Gogh Museum
  • Theo van Gogh bought his work
Born
24 November 1864, Albi, France
Died
9 September 1901, Saint-André-du-Bois, France

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: common questions

Where can you see Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in Amsterdam?
At the Van Gogh Museum: Portrait of Vincent van Gogh and Poudre de riz. Museums move and lend their works, so check before a special journey.
What is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's most famous work in Amsterdam?
Portrait of Vincent van Gogh, of 1887, at the Van Gogh Museum. Van Gogh in profile at a café table, a glass in front of him, drawn in quick strokes of pastel.
When and where was Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec born?
On 24 November 1864, at Albi, France. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec died on 9 September 1901, at Saint-André-du-Bois, France, aged about 37.
What is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec known for?
Met Van Gogh in Paris in the 1880s. His pastel portrait of Van Gogh is in the Van Gogh Museum. Theo van Gogh bought his work. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a French painter, of Post-Impressionism.

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