In the Wings at the Circus by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. A group of circus performers, including a clown and a dancer, gather around a horse in a dimly lit backstage area.

In the Wings at the Circus

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

1887 · Oil Paint

An atmospheric, tonal study of life behind the scenes at the circus by Post-Impressionist master Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with a cooler botanical register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Library
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Deep green, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1887, this monochromatic work captures the quiet anticipation in the wings of a circus ring. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec utilizes a sophisticated palette of muted greens and greys to depict a clown, a rider, and their horse, showcasing his signature ability to find drama in the candid, unobserved moments of Parisian entertainment.