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Ballet du Troyons
Ballet du Troyons is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
Ballet du Troyons is a 1893 print by French artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman with her arms raised, wearing a heavy coat, her face turned upwards and hair disheveled. Handwritten music notes and the title 'Ballet du Troyons' at the top suggest a connection to a ballet performance.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rough, dark lines and quick, sketchy strokes, the print's execution is spontaneous and unrefined, prioritizing gesture over detail.
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Artist
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.
