Rinaldo was painted by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1878.

Where can I see Rinaldo?

Rinaldo is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Rinaldo?

Rinaldo is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Rinaldo are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Rinaldo

Henri Fantin-Latour , 1878

Rinaldo is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.19
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

Rinaldo, a print by Henri Fantin-Latour (1878), diverges from the artist's typical repertoire of still-life compositions and contemporary portraits, instead exploring a literary subject.

Subject & Meaning

The work illustrates a scene from Torquato Tasso's Renaissance epic poem Gerusalemme liberata, focusing on the character Rinaldo in a subdued, solitary setting, clad in antiquated attire.

Technique & Style

Executed with meticulous realism, the print emphasizes detailed rendering of Rinaldo's facial features and clothing, evoking the artist's characteristic calm and intimate aesthetic, potentially influenced by chiaroscuro principles.

History & Provenance

Created in 1878, Rinaldo reflects the 19th-century French artistic tendency to draw inspiration from classical literary sources, though specific provenance details are not provided.

Context

While Fantin-Latour was renowned for capturing Parisian artistic and literary circles, Rinaldo demonstrates his capacity to engage with broader European cultural heritage through mythological and literary themes.

Legacy

The legacy of Rinaldo is intertwined with Fantin-Latour's broader oeuvre, highlighting his versatility beyond still-life and portrait works, though its individual impact within his catalog is not distinctly highlighted.

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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.