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May Milton Book Plate XXIV Lithographic Print by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (1951)
This 1951 lithographic reproduction by Mourlot Frères presents Henri Toulouse-Lautrec’s celebrated “May Milton,” originally designed in 1895. The composition features the English dancer in a simplified, almost ethereal stance, her voluminous white dress rendered with sweeping contours that contrast sharply against a deep blue ground.
Lautrec distills the figure into bold silhouette and line, emphasizing movement and presence over detail. The asymmetrical lettering and flattened space reflect the artist’s innovative approach to poster design, aligning with the visual language that defined late nineteenth-century Parisian advertising.
The image gained further recognition through its inclusion in early exhibitions of poster art and its later appearance within the painted interior of Picasso’s “Blue Room,” underscoring its cultural resonance. This five-color lithographic reproduction preserves the clarity and decorative strength of the original design.
Archival linen backed and in excellent condition, this piece exemplifies Lautrec’s enduring influence on modern graphic art.
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