Parsifal, Act II: Evocation of Kundry
1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Parsifal, Act II: Evocation of Kundry is a 1886 by Henri Fantin-Latour, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a person lying down, holding a small object close to their face. Their hair is messy, and one arm rests on the ground. The lines are loose and dark, with some lighter shading on the skin and fabric. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to show movement and texture. This style was common in studies or preparatory drawings. Look up Impressionism to see how this sketch fits into that movement.
