Artwork

Vision

Vision, by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1895
Vision, by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1895

Vision is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1921.54

About this work

Overview

Vision is a print by Henri Fantin-Latour, a French artist known for his still lifes and portraits of artists and writers.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women with flowing hair and loose robes, one holding a staff and the other with outstretched arms, conveying a sense of motion and otherworldliness.

Technique & Style

The lines are rough and scratchy, suggesting quick, uneven strokes that create an urgent, unrefined effect.

Artist & collection

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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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Vision?

Vision was painted by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1895.

Where can I see Vision?

Vision is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Vision?

Vision is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Vision?

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