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XXI, by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1905

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Overview

XXI is a 1905 by Henri Fantin-Latour, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri Fantin-Latour
When & what style?
1905
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a woman seated on a chair, with two figures on either side of her. The woman is dressed in a flowing robe, while the figures beside her are nude. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the figures. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the piece. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you can check out other paintings by Henri Fantin-Latour.

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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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