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Pastorale, by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1896

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Overview

Pastorale is a 1896 by Henri Fantin-Latour, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri Fantin-Latour
When & what style?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a park or garden. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and seem to be enjoying the outdoors. The scene is painted in a loose, impressionistic style, with visible brushstrokes and soft colors. In the foreground, a woman sits on a bench, surrounded by trees and bushes. She looks relaxed and content, lost in thought. The atmosphere is peaceful and serene, with a sense of tranquility emanating from the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Henri Fantin-Latour
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.

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