Toulouse-Lautrec & the Belle Époque

This exhibition was truly one-of-a-kind at the Museum! Our largest exhibition to date, you can find a tour of the exhibition by Dr. Alex Rich below, along with art activities, additional resources, and more!

Videos

Tour the Exhibition

In this guided tour, Dr. Alex Rich, Executive Director & Chief Curator of the Polk Museum of Art, walks viewers through the Museum’s latest exhibition, Toulouse-Lautrec & the Belle Époque.

Virtual Members Reception with Paul Firos

We were thrilled to welcome Paul Firos, Toulouse-Lautrec Collection Owner & President of PAN Art Connection, Inc. as he chatted with Dr. Alex Rich about the collection and how the exhibition came to life in the Museum galleries.

Gallery Talk

Enjoy the gallery talk given by the Polk Museum of Art's Executive Director, Dr. H. Alexander Rich on our exhibit, Toulouse-Lautrec & the Belle Époque.

Crash Course: Who was Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec?

Immersed in all things Lautrec with our Crash Course with Dr. Rich as he takes you through Lautrec's life and art, giving you an insider's look at the artist's legacy and world of turn-of-the-century Paris!

Essay

Read a detailed essay written by Dr. Alex Rich on the “Belle Époque” age of turn-of-the-century Paris. Dive into a deeper history of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, his journey from aristocratic society to his love of bohemian lifestyle, and his rise in the role of Narrator of Montmartre.

 

Activities