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Toulouse-Lautrec "At The Circus" Portfolio
Toulouse-Lautrec "At The Circus" Portfolio
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TOULOUSE-LAUTREC "AT THE CIRCUS" PORTFOLIO
Era: 1967
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York
Type: Fine Art Reproduction Portfolio
OVERVIEW:
A collection of oversized facsimile prints reproducing Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's circus-themed artwork, published as part of the mid-century movement to make fine art more accessible to the general public.
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Height: 17.5 inches
• Width: 14.5 inches
• Contents: 15 prints plus cover illustration
• Introduction: William C. Seitz
• Material: Fine art paper
PORTFOLIO CONTENTS:
• Number of Prints: 15
• Subject Matter: Circus scenes and performers
• Style: Color drawings
• Format: Loose sheets
• Cover Image: Equestrian performer sketch
CONDITION:
Portfolio Case:
• Cover detached
• Edge damage
• General wear
• Expected aging
• Original text intact
Prints:
• Good condition
• Suitable for framing
• Colors preserved
• Clean surfaces
• No significant damage
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Published during the 1960s art boom, this portfolio represents the era's democratization of fine art through high-quality reproductions. Toulouse-Lautrec's circus works, created in the 1890s, capture the dynamic energy of Belle Époque Paris entertainment.
DECORATIVE SUGGESTIONS:
• Gallery wall arrangement
• Interior design accent
• Office or study decoration
• Restaurant/cafe decor
• Collection display
COLLECTING NOTE:
Mid-century art portfolios like this one are increasingly sought after both for their decorative value and as examples of the period's art publishing practices.
REFERENCE:
Part of Harry N. Abrams' series of fine art reproductions, which helped establish the publisher as a leader in art book publishing in America.
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