Artwork

Dancing

Dancing, by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1898
Dancing, by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1898

Dancing is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Dancing is a 1898 print by Henri Fantin-Latour, a French artist known for his flower still lifes and portraits of Parisian creatives.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman dancing with her arms raised, dress flowing, and hair loose, capturing the movement and energy of the moment.

Technique & Style

Executed in loose, expressive lines, the work emphasizes the dancer's form through light and shadow, rather than precise detail, conveying a sense of spontaneity.

History & Provenance

Created in 1898, Dancing is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

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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