Moulin Rouge

The gifted artist, the sole heir of the ancient aristocratic lineage of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, inherited not only the title from his ancestors but also a hereditary ailment. Possessing remarkable zest for life and undeniable talent, the "little count from... Montmartre" passionately explored the mysteries of painting while indulging in revelry. Knowing the bohemian life of Paris like no one else, Lautrec captured the Parisian cabarets on his canvases and numerous drawings, immortalizing the brilliant "Moulin Rouge". His portraits of dancers, ladies of the demi-monde, and street girls earned him scandalous fame, recognition, and success; however, the little Henri was not destined to know the happiness of sincere mutual love... Pierre La Mure's novel is more than a description of the life of Toulouse-Lautrec; it is an exploration of the restless soul of an artist whose passionate heart longed for love until his last day...