Artwork
Dancing
Dancing is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.10
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Dancing is a 1898 print by Henri Fantin-Latour, a French artist known for his flower still lifes and portraits of Parisian creatives.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman dancing with her arms raised, dress flowing, and hair loose, capturing the movement and energy of the moment.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, expressive lines, the work emphasizes the dancer's form through light and shadow, rather than precise detail, conveying a sense of spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1898, Dancing is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
