Awakening
1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Awakening is a 1886 by Henri Fantin-Latour, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman standing in a dimly lit room. She’s wearing a long, flowing dress that clings to her body. Her arms are raised, and her hair looks like it’s caught in the wind or light. The background is mostly dark, but vertical streaks of light or texture slash across it, making the scene feel dramatic. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and light. The way the light hits her dress and hair makes it look almost alive. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
