Toulouse-Lautrec (24 November 1864 – 9 September 1901) is most famous for his Moulin Rouge posters, but his paintings of the underbelly of Parisian society are highly respected.

A childhood accident permanently stunted his growth, and required him to use a walking stick. However, being an opportunistic absinthian, he would keep a drop of the green liquid in his hollowed out cane as he visited his beloved brothels and cabarets.