Fanny Cerrito as Ondine in 'Ondine, ou La Naïade'
1843
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1843
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A woman in a flowing white dress with a green skirt dances mid-leap, her arms stretched out. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a simple headband. The background shows a dim, misty landscape with a body of water and dark rocks. The painting captures movement so well the dress looks like it’s billowing in wind. The soft lighting and dreamy setting suggest a fairy-tale scene. Next, check out Romanticism to see how this style used emotion and nature in art.
