Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the famed post-impressionist painter known for his portrayals of the Belle Époque in Paris, died on September 9th, 1901, aged 36. He was born on November 24th, 1864, in Albi, France, to Count Alphonse de Toulouse-Lautrec and Adèle Tapié de Céleyran. As a child, Henri suffered from a variety of medical issues, including a genetic disorder which stunted his growth, leaving him just four and a half feet tall. Despite this, he was an immensely gifted artist, cultivating an instantly recognizable style of lithographs and drawings focusing on the Parisian nightlife of the 19th century. Toulouse-Lautrec's works feature heavily in art collections around the world, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Courtauld Institute of Art, and the Musée d'Orsay. He is often credited with helping to launch the modernist movement that would characterize the early 20th century. Though the specific cause of death is unknown, it is thought to have been related to long-term alcohol and drug abuse brought on by his medical conditions. Toulouse-Lautrec was buried in his home town of Albi.