1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hammer Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of Miss Edith Crowe is a 1874 oil by Henri Fantin-Latour, held at Hammer Museum.
This portrait features a woman with dark hair, dressed in a dark jacket and white shirt, adorned with a bow at her neck. Her right hand rests on her lap, while her left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand out of view. The background is a deep, dark color. The woman's attire and the overall atmosphere of the painting suggest a somber and contemplative mood. The dark colors and the woman's introspective expression contribute to this ambiance. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting. This technique is characteristic of the work of Henri Fantin-Latour, the artist who created this portrait.
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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