Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is best known as a chronicler of the nightlife of late 19th century Paris. He used to frequent the nightclubs and cafeacute;s of Montmartre; befriending the dancers and prostitutes; making countless sketches as they comb their hair or just lie in bed. Toulouse-Lautrec did not picture the world of the dancers and prostitutes from outside: he just lived in that world. With only a few pencil strokes Toulouse-Lautrec renders a mood and a character. His dancers appear from a few twirls and swirls. He does not draw the dancer; but the motions. His lithographs and sketches of Loie Fuller consist of little more than abstract shapes; in which we can barely detect a head and a pair of legs. After a life of enormous productivity (more than 1;000 paintings; 5;000 drawings; and 350 prints and posters); debauchery; and alcoholism; Toulouse-Lautrec suffered a mental and physical collapse and died at the age of 37.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. History with Wit and CharmBy Christopher LaneyI lived in Parsons for nine years. Though I moved away four years ago; reading this book reminds me of all the things I loved about the town (and shows me how many fascinating things I never knew about it!) The photographs dug up by the authors are a diverse collection of glimpses into the past; showing every conceivable stage of the towns growth and every layer of its surprisingly diverse social structure. And the accompanying captions and text are informative; witty; and charming. This book is invaluable to anyone who lives in or who has lived in Parsons; but I also recommend it to anyone who is interested in the history of Kansas; the plains; and especially railroad history.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Nice picturesBy Jeff LansmanVery nice historic pictures of Parsons Kansas. The town has made some drastic changes over the years. The pictures are as old as the 1860s2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Heritage in PicturesBy L. HoeflingFrom its founding in the early days of the Wild West Railroads; to the reconstruction of urban renewal; Mssrs. Mattox and Brotherton have brought together a fantastic collection of images that reflect the rugged determination of the time. Its a cant miss volume for anyone with ties to Parsons or the pioneering communities of Southeast Kansas.
