A Closer Look: Toulouse-Lautrec in the Achenbach Collection
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, La loge au mascaron doré (Box with the Gilded Mask) (detail), 1893. Color lithograph with crayon, brush, spatter, and scraper. Image: 14 5/8 x 11 1/8 in. (37.2 x 28.3 cm). Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts Bruno and Sadie Adriani Collection, 1971.28.3
The Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts holds a remarkable collection of prints and drawings by French avant-garde artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901). This lecture takes a closer look at the collection, including vibrant posters of famous Parisian venues in Montmartre and rare, poignant drawings of the circus made at the end of Toulouse-Lautrec’s tumultuous life. It also features our 2025 acquisition of a unique 1893 color lithograph of American dancer Loïe Fuller, an influential figure in the Legion of Honor’s founding.
About the curator
Natalia Lauricella is curator of prints and drawings at the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts. A specialist in 19th-century prints with a doctorate in art history from the University of Southern California, Natalia joined the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in 2024. Previously, she was a fellow in the department of art and art history at Stanford University. She also held positions at MoMA and the Guggenheim in New York. She has organized several exhibitions, including Dress Rehearsal, Matisse’s Jazz Unbound, Printing Color, and Ferlinghetti for San Francisco.
About the “A Closer Look” series
This program is part of our “A Closer Look” series, a curatorial lecture series exploring both the development of the Museums’ distinct collections and their art historical significance. The series features in-depth presentations that highlight collection gems while demystifying creative practices that span thousands of years.
Contact info
Public Programs
publicprograms@famsf.org
415.750.3555
Please note that this lecture will be recorded. It will be available to watch on this page after the event.
