1870
crayon
paperboard
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Siegfried and the Rhine Maidens is a 1870 crayon by Henri Fantin-Latour, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dark, shadowy figure riding a horse that’s almost lost in the murky background. The rider’s arm is raised, like they’re waving or reaching for something. The whole scene looks hazy, with soft edges blending into a foggy, indistinct landscape. The artist used only black crayon on paperboard, which makes the whole thing feel like a quick, smudgy sketch. The loose lines and lack of detail give it a dreamy, unfinished look—like a story half-told. If you like this style, check out Romanticism to see more art that leans into mood over precision.
Ignace Henri Jean Theodore Fantin-Latour (French pronunciation: ; 14 January 1836 – 25 August 1904) was a French painter and lithographer best known for his flower paintings and group portraits of Parisian artists and writers.
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