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

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.

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.
Tickets and tours: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in Amsterdam
Things to do near the Van Gogh Museum
The nearest of this site's best things to do in the city. Distances are in a straight line.
- 15See Banksy and Warhol in a villa on Museumplein100 m awayMuseum, 1 to 1.5 hours, ticket
- 9See Malevich, Mondrian and Warhol at the Stedelijk100 m awayMuseum, 2 to 3 hours, ticket
- 1See the Night Watch and the Milkmaid at the Rijksmuseum350 m awayMuseum, 2.5 to 5 hours, ticket with a start time
- 16Tour the old Heineken brewery and taste the beer700 m awayMuseum, 1.5 to 2 hours, ticket, with tastings
Where to eat near the Van Gogh Museum
The nearest of the famous tables this site lists in Amsterdam. Distances are in a straight line.
- RIJKS4.4Restaurant, Museumplein300 m away
- Café Américain4.0Grand café, Leidseplein650 m away
- Patisserie Holtkamp4.6Pastry shop, Vijzelgracht850 m away
- Vleminckx de Sausmeester4.5Fries counter, Spui1.3 km away
Hotels near the Van Gogh Museum
The five-star hotels closest to it, of those this site lists in Amsterdam. Distances are in a straight line.
- Conservatorium Hotel4.5Five-star hotel, Museumplein150 m away
- The College Hotel4.3Five-star hotel, Oud-Zuid600 m away
- Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht4.7Five-star hotel, Prinsengracht1.1 km away
- Hotel Okura Amsterdam4.6Five-star hotel, De Pijp1.3 km away
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