Who painted Ballet du Troyons?

Ballet du Troyons was painted by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1893.

Where can I see Ballet du Troyons?

Ballet du Troyons is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Ballet du Troyons?

Ballet du Troyons is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Ballet du Troyons?

Museum-quality prints of Ballet du Troyons are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Ballet du Troyons

Henri Fantin-Latour , 1893

Ballet du Troyons is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.49
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

Ballet du Troyons is a 1893 print by French artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman with her arms raised, wearing a heavy coat, her face turned upwards and hair disheveled. Handwritten music notes and the title 'Ballet du Troyons' at the top suggest a connection to a ballet performance.

Technique & Style

Characterized by rough, dark lines and quick, sketchy strokes, the print's execution is spontaneous and unrefined, prioritizing gesture over detail.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Henri Fantin-Latour

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.