Toulouse-Lautrec: The Moulin Rouge and the City of Light

Deserving of ongoing recommendation for any elementary-level library strong in art book holdings is Toulouse-Lautrec: The Moulin Rouge And The City Of Light, a survey of artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who fell in love with art at an early age and was inspired to recreate Paris' atmosphere in his works. His paintings, posters, photos and drawings serve as the background for Burleigh's examination of Toulouse-Lautrec's life and makes for a unique, compelling survey.

This large and colorful book is a combination biography of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) and a look at the entertainment world of fin-de-siècle Paris. Yep, this book has everything from Lautrec paintings to photographs to pictures of posters, and accompanying it all is a clearly written and highly informative text. Though this book is intended for younger readers (ages 9-12), it makes a good introduction to Toulouse-Lautrec for readers of any age. I found this book to be quite interesting, and highly recommend it to you.