Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: Bohemian Painter and Illustrator
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The provided text is an excerpt from a Wikipedia article detailing the life and work of the French Post-Impressionist artist, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901). The source offers a comprehensive biographical overview, covering his early life, including his aristocratic background and health struggles linked to his disability, and his artistic career in Paris, notably his association with the Moulin Rouge and other nightlife venues. Significant sections discuss his personal issues, such as alcoholism and interactions with the "urban underclass," as well as his lesser-known talent for cooking and his substantial output of paintings, drawings, and posters. Finally, the text includes details on his death, his legacy, his artistic style, and references to media portrayals of his life.