Artwork
The Lithograph
The Lithograph is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
This painting shows a woman making a lithograph.
She's focused on her work, with tools and paper around her.
The scene is quiet, with a sense of everyday life.
The woman's calmness makes the scene feel peaceful.
This feeling comes from the simple way the artist showed her working.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Henri Fantin-Latour (French, 1836–1904)
Overview
The Lithograph is a print created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1887. It showcases the artist's skill in lithography, a medium he worked with alongside painting.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman intently working on a lithograph, surrounded by tools and paper. The serene atmosphere evokes a sense of everyday life, capturing a quiet moment of focused labor.
Technique & Style
The simplicity of the composition contributes to the peaceful ambiance, reflecting Fantin-Latour's straightforward approach to representing the scene.
Context
Fantin-Latour was a French painter and lithographer active in the late 19th century, known for his flower paintings and portraits of Parisian artists and writers.
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.
