1903
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Centenary of Hector Berlioz is a 1903 by Henri Fantin-Latour, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman leaning over a pedestal holding a bust of a man’s head. The woman’s hair and dress swirl around her, almost like wind or movement. The bust looks calm and serious, while her face is turned away, focused on something else. The date at the bottom says "Centenaire H. Berlioz, 11 Décembre 1903"—this is a celebration of a composer’s 100th birthday. The artist signed it "H. Fantin-Latour," which is a hint about who made it. If you like this style, check out Henri Fantin-Latour (French, 1836–1904) for more of his work.
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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