Country Outing (Partie de campagne)

The print "Country Outing (Partie de campagne)" from 1897 is a colorful lithograph created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and currently resides in the National Gallery of Art. Measuring 51.7 cm x 39.9 cm, the artwork depicts a leisurely scene of a couple enjoying a country outing in a horse-drawn carriage. The carriage, rendered in vibrant yellow hues, is the focal point of the composition, with the horse partially obscured by the carriage itself. The couple is seated facing away from the viewer, their backs to us as they seemingly enjoy the scenery. The woman, adorned in a stylish hat and a dark dress, sits beside a man in a top hat. A small dog, rendered in shades of gray, trots alongside the carriage, adding a touch of whimsy to the scene. The background features a simple landscape with a horizon line suggesting a vast expanse of land under a pale sky.