Salon des Cent, poster (1896) by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Licorne It turns an ordinary corner

It turns an ordinary corner into a space where imagination and calm can meet

the scene feels both warm and inviting

Details: loose contour lines

sipping from a shallow cup while balancing a pitcher on the railing beside her

making this more than just a portrait study

Salon des Cent, poster (1896) by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Licorne It turns an ordinary cornerA calm pause on an open deck. In this Belle poque poster, a seated voyager gazes across a dark, rolling sea. The striped deckchair cuts bold diagonals through hand lettered titles, while soft cream, sand, and ochre meet in quiet contrast with deep navy. Created by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, a pioneer of modern poster art celebrated for flat color planes, lyrical contour lines, and inventive typography. Exploring more from this era? Browse our curated