Artwork
La jeune Tarentine
La jeune Tarentine 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 Tarentine is a print by Henri Fantin-Latour, a 19th-century French painter and lithographer, created in 1903. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene woman in a flowing white dress, reclining on a dark surface, lost in thought. Her dark hair is pulled back, and her face is turned towards the viewer, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Fantin-Latour's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimensionality, drawing attention to the woman's face and body. The contrast between her light dress and the dark background enhances the overall effect.
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.
