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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Inspiration

1895

Henri Fantin-Latour

Associated Names

Henri Fantin-Latour

Artist, French, 1836 - 1904

The image depicts two figures with their upper bodies visible. One figure is upright with a partially exposed upper torso, while the other figure appears to be sitting or leaning forward, possibly engaged in an activity. The background is dark with areas of light and shadow, and there is a burning flame to the right of the figures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

Lithograph in black on china paper
Credit Line

Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson
Dimensions

plate: 26.4 x 21.9 cm (10 3/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
sheet: 38.4 x 28.6 cm (15 1/8 x 11 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1996.151.45
Catalogue Raisonné

Hédiard 1906, no. 121

The image is a lithograph featuring two central figures. The male figure is depicted from the waist up, sitting or leaning forward while writing in a book or journal. His face is angled downwards, and he wears a textured garment with a distinct shading style. The female figure stands behind him, shown from head to waist. She has delicate facial features and styled hair, possibly adorned with decorative elements. Her upper body is bare or lightly draped, and she holds a palm leaf or similar object in her right hand. The background is dark and smoky, with the figures being the main focus of the image. — Inspiration

Henri Fantin-Latour

1895

This is a photograph of a textured paper cover. The photograph showcases a design featuring the beige cover of an art album titled "l'Epreuve" with the subtitle "Album d’Art" printed in the upper right corner. The paper shows signs of age with slight discoloration and worn edges. The text is set in a serif font. — L'Épreuve (album 3, deluxe edition)

Paul Edouard Crébassa, Paul-César Helleu, Jacques-Emile Blanche, Henri Fantin-Latour, Eugène Delâtre, Jean-Louis Forain, Georges Daniel de Monfreid, Henri-Gustave Jossot, Félicien Rops, Maurice Dumont

1895

The image shows two figures in a dimly lit setting. The figure on the left is seated, writing. The other figure stands beside them, holding a leafy object. The scene is illuminated by a light source on the right. — Inspiration

Henri Fantin-Latour

1895

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Jackson, Ira, Dr.

Bibliography

1906

Hédiard, Germain and Leonce Benedite. Fantin-Latour; catalogue l'oeuvre lithographique du maître...nouvelle edition revue, corrigee et completee. Les maitres de la lithographie. Paris: Librarie de l'Art Ancien et Moderne, 1906.

Inscriptions

lower right in stone: Fantin; stamped upper right verso in black: 012

Wikidata ID

Q75408514

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