Henri de Toulouse Lautrec was drawn to the Montmartre area of Paris, where his most famous works were inspired. His connections with the Moulin Rouge were what initially drew me to his works, as I love the old poster designs with the characters like Jane Avril. However, I have discovered many more of his works, particularly figure drawings that show what a skilled artist he was. It could be said that he lead a quite 'seedy' lifestyle, spending much time in brothels, where many of his works came from. In my opinion, it is easy to tell Toulouse Lautrec embraced the French style, particularly the shapes of the figurines and the choice of colour. This is what attracts me to his work.
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