Artwork
Manfred and Astarté
Manfred and Astarté is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Manfred and Astarté is a print created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1879. It is a representation of a scene from Lord Byron's dramatic poem Manfred.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures, Manfred and the spirit Astarté, in a turbulent environment. The standing figure has outstretched arms and wears a flowing robe, while the kneeling figure is enveloped in a dark cloak.
Technique & Style
Fantin-Latour employed loose, expressive strokes to convey a sense of movement and emotional intensity. The use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and shadow, heightening the tension between the figures.
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.
