This exhibition is comprised of lithographs, drawings, and posters by two artists who represent distinct aspects of late 19th-century Paris, drawn from the collection of Paul and Belinda Firos.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, "Napoleon," 1895, color lithograph. Courtesy of Paul and Belinda Firos
This exhibition is comprised of lithographs, drawings, and posters by two artists who represent distinct aspects of late 19th-century Paris, drawn from the collection of Paul and Belinda Firos.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) was a French Post-Impressionist painter and printmaker known for capturing Parisian nightlife, particularly Montmartre's cabarets, performers, and marginalized figures like prostitutes, often with empathy and insight. In contrast, T. A. Steinlen (1859-1923) focused his artistic career on people’s everyday lives and vicissitudes. During his lifetime, Steinlen’s fame eclipsed that of Toulouse-Lautrec and he was considered the best poster designer of his era.
January 29 – July 31, 2027
Bellarmine Hall Galleries
Enjoy a sampling of featured photos below. To see the full collection and additional images from this exhibition, view the album on Flickr.
T. A. Steinlen, "La Rue (The Street)," 1896, lithograph. Courtesy of Paul and Belinda Firos
T. A. Steinlen, "Le Rêve (The Dream)," n.d., lithograph. Courtesy of Paul and Belinda Firos
T. A. Steinlen, "Tournée du Chat Noir," n.d., lithograph. Courtesy of Paul and Belinda Firos
Events listed below with a location are live, in-person programs. When possible, those events will also be streamed and the recordings posted to our YouTube channel.
Paul Firos, collector and founder of the Museum Herakleidon and PanART Connections in conversation with Carey Weber, Executive Director, FUAM
Dolan School of Business, Event Hall and streaming on Arts & Minds Live
Shuttles will be available between the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and Bellarmine Hall
Carmella Muresan ’27
Bellarmine Hall, Bellarmine Hall Galleries
Carmella Muresan ’27
Bellarmine Hall, Bellarmine Hall Galleries
Carmella Muresan ’27
Bellarmine Hall, Bellarmine Hall Galleries
Bellarmine Hall, Bellarmine Hall Galleries and streaming on Arts & Minds Live
Tori Champion, PhD (Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Fellow, RISD)
Part of the Edwin L. Weisl, Jr. Lectureships in Art History, funded by the Robert Lehman Foundation
Barone Campus Center, Dogwood Room and streaming on Arts & Minds Live
Jordan Hillman, PhD, associate curator, Bruce Museum
Part of the Edwin L. Weisl, Jr. Lectureships in Art History, funded by the Robert Lehman Foundation
Barone Campus Center, Dogwood Room and streaming on Arts & Minds Live
Emily J. Orlando, PhD (Professor of English, E. Gerald Corrigan Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences)
Bellarmine Hall, Diffley Board Room and streaming on Arts & Minds Live
Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom
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