A stunning lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, titled "Berceuse" (Lullaby). This work is part of the "Quatorze Mélodies de Désiré Dihau" (14 Songs of Désiré Dihau) series. This specific piece is a posthumous impression printed by the renowned Mourlot Studio in Paris, using the original lithographic stones created by Lautrec in 1895.

[Provenance & Edition Details]

Technique: Lithograph on paper (printed from the original 1895 stone).

Edition: Limited Edition 99/450, numbered in pencil at the lower left.

Printer: Mourlot Frères, Paris (Circa 1978).

Back Label (Translation): The label on the reverse (from Gallery Kodosha, Japan) certifies that this is the "3rd printing by Mourlot from the 1895 original plates," and notes that the plates were subsequently cancelled and donated to the Bibliothèque Nationale, making this the final lithographic run.

[Subject] The image depicts a domestic scene with a woman rocking a cradle, with a cat resting on the table. It bears the printed dedication "A Madame Emile ZOLA" at the top right.

[Condition Report]

Artwork: Grade A (Excellent). No visible foxing or damage.

Frame: Grade A- (Very Good). Elegant gold-tone frame, ready to hang.

[Dimensions]

Frame Size: Approx. 54.5 cm x 42.5 cm (21.5" x 16.7")

[Collector's Note] This is not a digital reproduction. It is a genuine lithograph pulled from Lautrec's original stone matrix. The "Mourlot" provenance ensures the highest quality of printing, preserving the subtle textures of Lautrec's crayon craftsmanship.

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