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The Toulouse-Lautrec Coloring Book Toulouse-Lautrec was among the most amazing artists of the 19th century. Born into the nobility Lautrec chose to live his life in Paris amongst the Bohemians in the district of Montmartre. While Lautrecs father Count Alphonse acted the upper class country squire, Henri drew show girls, dancers and singers from the streets and night clubs of Paris. Lautrec made his living creating posters for the notorious night spot the Moulin Rouge. The place where the Cancan was danced. Be taught more on an affiliated use with by visiting See more about this Paris art lessons product. Lautrec likewise captured life in various parts of the City of Lights. He painted the circus and the racecourse as well as drawing advertisements for bike chains. Lautrec created book covers and painted illustrations for journals. Lautrecs art was much affected by the works of Manet and Degas, in addition to other poster makers working for the Moulin Rouge. Lautrec was likewise influenced by the classical Japanese wood prints which were popular in Europe at the time. Lautrecs paintings are of a style onto themselves. His paintings capture the movement and excitement of the night life of Paris in the 1890s..