Artwork
Henri Fantin-Latour
Henri Fantin-Latour is a print by the Impressionist artist William Rothenstein. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
William Rothenstein's 'Henri Fantin-Latour' is a print created in 1897, now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of Henri Fantin-Latour, depicted as an older man with a full beard and curly hair, lost in thought with his head resting on his hand.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, quick lines and dark shading, the print emphasizes texture, rendering hair and clothing with a fuzzy appearance, aligning with the Realist style that favors capturing everyday life with spontaneous, sketchy strokes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Rothenstein was an English painter, printmaker, draughtsman, lecturer, and writer on art.
