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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

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Question of the Week: Where Is the Line between Private and Public?

By Alice Cisternino | Published: September 29, 2011
The Model Resting / Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Where is the line between private and public? Each situation has a different answer—and sometimes many different possible answers. As an example, take this painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Lautrec portrays a woman seen from above and behind as she… More»

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