Henri Fantin-Latour
1836–1904 · French · 31 artworks
RealismSymbolismdetailed renderingmuted color palettestenebrismsoft brushworkbalanced composition
artist bio
Henri Fantin-Latour was a French painter and lithographer best known for his flower paintings and group portraits of prominent artists and writers. His work bridges Realism and Symbolism, capturing both the tangible beauty of the natural world and the more ethereal qualities of artistic and intellectual circles.
what you'll learn
Studying Fantin-Latour allows students to explore the nuances of still life painting, focusing on color harmony, composition, and the depiction of textures. Students can also learn about the importance of artistic communities and the role of portraiture in documenting cultural figures.
related: Edouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, James McNeill Whistler, Odilon Redon
31 artworks
Flowers and Fruit
1865
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Still Life Roses and Fruit
1878
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Asters in a Vase
1875
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Roses in a White Porcelin Vase
1874
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Queens Daisies
1872
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Still Life Glass, Silver Goblet and Cup of Champagn
1871
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White Carnations
1904
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White Roses, Chrysanthemums in a Vase, Peaches and Grapes on a Table with a White Tablecloth
1876
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Portrait of Sonia
1890
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Reading
1877
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Flowers in a Bowl
1886
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White Roses in a Vase
1885
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Apples in a Basket on a Table
1888
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Summer Flowers
1880
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Plums and Peaches
1894
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Untitled
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Basket of Dahlias
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Portrait of young woman
1873
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Roses in a Tall Glass
1873
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Flowers in a Vase
1881
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Vase with Apples and Foliage
1878
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Plate of Fruit
1880
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Flowers and Fruit, a Melon
1865
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Asters and Fruit on a Table
1868
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White Roses and Cherries
1865
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The Dubourg Family
1878
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Bowl of Fruit
1857
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Bouquet of Peonies
1878
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Autumn
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Portrait of Ruth Edwards
1864
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Rose Trees White Roses
1875
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