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Toulouse-Lautrec

Toulouse-Lautrec

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A French artist famous for paintings of Paris nightlife, especially cafes and music halls
  • proper noun
  • /tuːˈluːz ləˈtrɛk/
: Toulouse-Lautrec
  • Many art lovers admire the unique style of Toulouse-Lautrec.
  • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
  • Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre
  • de Toulouse-Lautrec

Examples

  • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a famous French artist.

  • A famous poster by Toulouse-Lautrec hangs in the museum's gallery.

  • The works of Toulouse-Lautrec often capture the vibrant atmosphere of Parisian nightlife.

  • The Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition at the museum was fantastic!

  • The exhibit titled "Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre" showcases his vivid portrayal of Parisian nightlife.

  • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a renowned French painter, is celebrated for his depictions of cabaret life in the late 19th century.

  • Art lovers flock to see the works of Toulouse-Lautrec, especially his famous posters featuring vibrant scenes from the Moulin Rouge.

Synonyms

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
vsToulouse-Lautrec
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A French painter who made lively paintings of Paris cafes and music halls in Montmartre

is identical in meaning but differs in naming style
Henri Toulouse-Lautrec
vsToulouse-Lautrec
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A French painter who showed Paris nightlife in bold colourful posters and paintings

is identical in meaning but uses a more formal full name form

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The name Toulouse-Lautrec comes from two French places: Toulouse, a large city in the south of France, and Lautrec, a small village. Remembering those two place names helps you recall he was a French painter famous for lively scenes of Paris nightlife.