Artwork

Harolde dans les Montagnes

Harolde dans les Montagnes, by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1884
Harolde dans les Montagnes, by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1884

Harolde dans les Montagnes is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Harolde dans les Montagnes is a print created by French artist Henri Fantin-Latour in 1884. It is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a solitary male figure in a contemplative pose, seated on a rocky outcropping in a rugged landscape. He is dressed in a long coat and holds an object, possibly a sword or walking stick, in his right hand, gazing out at the surroundings.

Technique & Style

The work employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The dominant rocky terrain and sparse vegetation contribute to an atmosphere of quiet reflection.

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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