Artwork
Henri Fantin-Latour
Henri Fantin-Latour is a print by the Impressionist artist William Rothenstein. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1941.513
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
William Rothenstein's 'Henri Fantin-Latour' is a print created in 1897, now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of Henri Fantin-Latour, depicted as an older man with a full beard and curly hair, lost in thought with his head resting on his hand.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, quick lines and dark shading, the print emphasizes texture, rendering hair and clothing with a fuzzy appearance, aligning with the Realist style that favors capturing everyday life with spontaneous, sketchy strokes.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Rothenstein was an English painter, printmaker, draughtsman, lecturer, and writer on art.
