Artwork
La jeune malade
La jeune malade is a print by Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
La jeune malade, created by French artist Henri Fantin-Latour in 1903, is a portrait of a young woman in repose, currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a pale-faced young woman with closed eyes, conveys illness or fatigue while reclining on a couch with exposed feet, evoking a sense of quiet intimacy.
Technique & Style
The painting features a soft, muted background contrasting with the detailed, loose-fitting white dress, showcasing Fantin-Latour's mastery of capturing subtle textures and states of being.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1903, the work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting Fantin-Latour's contribution to late 19th and early 20th-century French art.
Artist & collection
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.
