History Creator / HenriDeToulouseLautrec

Toulouse-Lautrec is one of the most recognizable {{painters}}, due to his short height. Many people assume he suffered from dwarfism, but in reality, he struggled with congenital health conditions, worsened by him breaking both his right thigh bone at age 13 and his left a year later. The bones never healed the way they were supposed to, and even as an adult he was only 4 foot 8/ 1.42 m high. [[RichesToRags Despite being born in an aristocratic family his grotesque appearance made him an outcast and he went on living a bohemian lifestyle in Parisian night clubs, cafés and brothels.]] As a result popular culture often depicts him as some kind of DepravedDwarf, but in reality he was a [[TheWoobie troubled artist]] who only felt accepted in the sleazy, decadent nightlife of the French capital. He [[DrowningHisSorrows drowned his sorrows]] in alcohol and absinthe, while making some of the most elegant and colorful posters, lithos, and {{paintings}} ever made.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (born Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa; 24 November 1864 – 9 September 1901) is one of the most famous late 19th century UsefulNotes/{{Fr|ance}}ench painters and illustrators. His is best known for depicting life in 19th century Paris, particularly at the famed Moulin Rouge nightclub/brothel, where he was a permanent resident.

Toulouse-Lautrec is one of the most recognizable painters, due to his short height. Many people assume he suffered from dwarfism, but in reality he struggled with congenital health conditions, worsened by him breaking both his right thigh bone at age 13 and his left a year later. The bones never healed the way they were supposed to, and even as an adult he was only 4 foot 8/ 1.42 m high. [[RichesToRags Despite being born in an aristocratic family his grotesque appearance made him an outcast and he went on living a bohemian lifestyle in Parisian night clubs, cafés and brothels.]] As a result popular culture often depicts him as some kind of DepravedDwarf, but in reality he was a [[TheWoobie troubled artist]] who only felt accepted in the sleazy, decadent nightlife of the French capital. He [[DrowningHisSorrows drowned his sorrows]] in alcohol and absinthe, while making some of the most elegant and colorful posters, lithos and paintings ever made.

'''Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in popular culture'''

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (born Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa; 24 November 1864 – 9 September 1901) is one of the most famous late 19th century French painters and illustrators. His is best known for depicting life in 19th century Paris, particularly at the famed Moulin Rouge nightclub/brothel, where he was a permanent resident.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (born Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa; 24 November 1864 – 9 September 1901) is one of the most famous late 19th century French painters and illustrators. His is best known for depicting life in 19th century Paris, particularly the Moulin Rouge nightclub/brothel, where he was a permanent resident.

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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (born Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa, 24 November 1864 – 9 September 1901) is one of the most famous late 19th century French painters and illustrators. His is best known for depicting life in 19th century Paris, particularly the Moulin Rouge nightclub/brothel, where he was a permanent resident.

* Creator/RonaldSearle made a drawing depicting Toulouse-Lautrec's version of "The Raft Of The Meduse". It features him as a comical dwarf between grotesque prostitutes who tower above him.

* ''VideoGame/AsterixAndObelixXXL2'' The character of [[http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7470/larry2b.jpg Larry]] [[http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7537/larry1l.jpg Craft]] gets a cameo before being actually introduced, as a parody of a poster by Toulouse-Lautrec.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) is one of the most famous late 19th century French painters and illustrators. His is best known for depicting life in 19th century Paris, particularly the Moulin Rouge nightclub/brothel, where he was a permanent resident.

* The 1952 movie ''Moulin Rouge'' stars José Ferrer as the painter.

'''Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec''' (1864-1901) is one of the most famous late 19th century French painters and illustrators. His is best known for depicting life in 19th century Paris, particularly the Moulin Rouge nightclub/brothel, where he was a permanent resident.

* In Creator/BazLuhrmann's ''Film/MoulinRouge'' Toulouse-Lautrec is played by Creator/JohnLeguizamo.

* ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarepants'': In "Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost", when Squidward is deciding where he wants his "throne" to be laid down, he complains that some spots are "too hot", "too wet", and [[Creator/HenriDeToulouseLautrec "Toulouse-Lautrec"]], and then cuts to a painting of his re-done with fish.

* GeniusCripple: Despite his handicaps and health problems Toulouse-Lautrec immersed himself in painting...and became one of the most celebrated artists of the Post-Impressionist era.
* HookerWithAHeartOfGold: Contrary to Victorian values Toulouse-Lautrec painted them not as debaucherous loose women, but as sympathethic and intrigueing individuals. He was friends with many of them and felt a connection based on the fact that they too were outcasts.

* ''WesternAnimation/GayPurree'': This Creator/ChuckJones vehicle provides shout-outs to many painters' works, including Toulouse-Lautrec.

'''Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec''' (1864-1901) is one of the most famous late 19th century French painters and illustrators. His is most famous for his art depicting life in 19th century Paris, particularly the Moulin Rouge nightclub/brothel, where he was a permanent resident.

Toulouse-Lautrec is one of the most recognizable painters, due to his short height. Many people assume he suffered from dwarfism, but in reality he suffered from congenital health conditions, worsened by him breaking both his right thigh bone at age 13 and his left a year later. The bones never healed the way they were supposed to, and even as an adult he was only 4 foot 8/ 1.42 m high. [[RichesToRags Despite being born in an aristocratic family his grotesque appearance made him an outcast and he went on living a bohemian lifestyle in Parisian night clubs, cafés and brothels.]] As a result popular culture often depicts him as some kind of DepravedDwarf, but in reality he was a [[TheWoobie troubled artist]] who only felt accepted in the sleazy, decadent nightlife of the French capital. He [[DrowningHisSorrows drowned his sorrows]] in alcohol and absinthe, while making some of the most elegant and colorful posters, lithos and paintings ever made.

* NeverAcceptedInHisHomeTown: He wasn't accepted by high society, despite actual being from an aristocratic family, solely because of his looks. He spent most of his time in the sleazier parts of town, which was also reflected in the subjects of his work.

* PopCulturalOsmosis: Toulouse-Lautrec is a famous painter and the general public knows he made pictures of dancing women and prostitutes in the Moulin Rouge, but he is far better known for being a small man. Most references in popular culture uses his small height as a joke.
* SelfDeprecation: Toulouse-Lautrec endured a lot of mockery because of his stature, but he poked fun at himself once in a while too. A small caricature depicts him in the nude with stubby fat legs. [[http://collectie.boijmans.nl/en/collection/mb-1951-t-3-%28pk%29]]

** ''Film/ItsAVeryMuppetChristmasMovie'' is a parody of "Moulin Rouge" and features Gonzo as the famous painter.

* ''VideoGame/AsterixAndObelixXXL2'' The character of [[http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7470/larry2b.jpg Larry]] [[http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7537/larry1l.jpg Craft]] gets a cameo before being actually introduced, as a parody of a poster by Creator/HenriDeToulouse-Lautrec.