As an outstanding representative of impressionist painters, Rotrecht created a large number of excellent paintings in his life. He came from an aristocratic family but was not bound by the rules and habits of noble life. Unable to play outdoor sports due to his physical disability, he began to try painting in middle school, which laid a solid foundation for his future artistic creation. Besides, her mother’s support has helped her improve her painting skills. After moving to Montmartre, his work was deeply influenced by the region.
The exhibition showcases a large number of works created by Rotrecht in Montmartre. Montmartre was a place where people could indulge themselves. There were a lot of dance halls and brothels. His paintings vividly depict female dancers and prostitutes (Maroteaux 715). From the works on display, the audience can see that Rotrecht is very good at drawing figures. His characters are vivid. Viewers can even infer the nature from his paintings. Bold colors and simple brushwork constitute a significant feature of his paintings. In his paintings, the expressions or appearances of the characters are often exaggerated. Some of the characters even have severely distorted expressions. However, these exaggerated expression techniques give the characters strong vitality and feelings. When viewing a painting, the audience is often able to experience and even empathize with it. In pictures, figures are always placed in the most prominent positions.
As a person at the bottom of society, prostitutes often appear in Rotrecht’s paintings. Born into the aristocracy, Rotrecht did not hate to contact with the people who live in poor, and even willing to paint for them. His behavior partly reflects his criticism of social hierarchy and his disdain for aristocratic status.
Works Cited
Maroteaux, Pierre, and Maurice Lamy. “The malady of Toulouse-Lautrec.” Jama 191.9 (1965): 715-717.