Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
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- proper noun
- /ɑːnˈri də tuˈluː ləˈtrɛk/
- The works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec capture the energy of late 19th-century Montmartre.
Examples
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is famous for his vibrant paintings of Parisian cabarets.
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Many art students study Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec for his innovative use of color and composition.
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a remarkable artist.
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Look at the art of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec!
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is renowned for his iconic illustrations of vibrant Parisian nightlife.
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Many art lovers admire the creativity of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in depicting café scenes.
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In his works, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec masterfully shows the lively atmosphere of Montmartre.
Synonyms
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A French artist famous for paintings of Paris nightlife, especially cafes and music halls
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A French painter who showed Paris nightlife in bold colourful posters and paintings
Surface Forms
Morphology
Henri + de + Toulouse-Lautrec
This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; the biographical meaning 'French painter noted for portrayals of Parisian nightlife' is not compositionally derived from the parts. Proper names are referential and arbitrary (even if 'de' signals French origin), so a B1 learner who only knows the constituent words would not be able to infer the painter identity or biographical details.
Etymology
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is easy to remember because he made bright posters and paintings of Paris nightlife in Montmartre, especially dancers at the Moulin Rouge. Imagine a short man drawing colorful dancers in busy cafés, and that picture helps you connect the name to 'a painter of Paris nightlife'.