Toulouse-Lautrec and the Fin De Siecle

by David Sweetman

This text offers a fresh look at the artist Toulouse-Lautrec's life and art in order to reveal the true Lautrec - one surprisingly linked to the political and social movements of this time. David Sweetman uncovers a more complex side to this celebrant of bacchanalian bar room scenes and orgies.

Genres: Biography, Art, France

Paperback

Published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Robyn Bauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

So glad I stumbled across this book at the Lifeline Bookfest. Such a great read if you are interested in the exciting period of the belle epoque. Not all glamour though as the seedy and sordid side of Paris is exposed. So many myths dispelled for me and the period was really fleshed out. The author has done enormous research and has an insightful response to the artwork. Many other personalities such as Oscar Wilde, Suzanne Valadon, Renoir and Jane Avril are included and the interconnectedness of their lives, motivations and activities are explored. A bit rambling towards the end, otherwise I would have given it five stars.

[Julian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Took a while to get through but loads of interesting stuff about T-L and contempories