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The Lithograph, by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1887

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Overview

The Lithograph is a 1887 by Henri Fantin-Latour, a Impressionism work, depicting Writing, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri Fantin-Latour
When & what style?
1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman making a lithograph. She's focused on her work, with tools and paper around her. The scene is quiet, with a sense of everyday life. The woman's calmness makes the scene feel peaceful. This feeling comes from the simple way the artist showed her working. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Henri Fantin-Latour (French, 1836–1904)

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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