Artwork
The Spring
The Spring is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Spring is a 1897 print by Henri Fantin-Latour, a French artist known for his still lifes and portraits of Parisian creatives.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene woman reclining in a wooded area, surrounded by dark, leafy trees that blend into a soft background, evoking a sense of quiet and naturalness.
Technique & Style
Fantin-Latour employed loose, sketchy lines to create a simple and dreamy atmosphere, prioritizing shapes and light over precise details.
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.
