Toulouse-Lautrec, a journey through the Paris of the Belle Époque

The Museo degli Innocenti is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Henry de Toulouse-Lautrec, the great painter, illustrator and graphic innovator born in Alby, France, in 1864.
From 27 September 2025 to 22 February 2026, visitors to the ancient and prestigious Museo degli Innocenti will be able to admire over 170 works by the French artist, some of which come from Hamburg and others from the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum in Albi.

Recognised as someone who was able to capture the nightlife and bohemian spirit of Montmartre in Paris with an ironic and profound gaze, Toulouse-Lautrec was also able to show the dark side behind that glittering world. The artist was undoubtedly able to convey, not only in his paintings but also in the posters he created for advertising, a period, a fashion, customs and types of people like few others.
For this reason, the exhibition is not just an art exhibition but a real journey through time, made possible thanks to a rich array of photographs, videos, costumes and period furnishings that transport visitors to Paris between 1880 and 1900.