The Rhinegold – The Rhine Maidens

Henri Fantin-Latour, 1886

This image shows three figures with intertwining flowing lines around them. The figures are positioned closely together, with two facing each other at various angles and one figure's back partially turned. Their facial features are softly rendered with subtle expressions. One face is angled upwards. The figures have flowing hair and are draped in intricate garments suggested by fine lines merging within the setting. There are no visible objects or jewelry. The background consists of swirling patterns that enwrap the figures, creating a sense of motion and unity, contributing to the dreamlike quality of the scene.
Artist
Henri Fantin-Latour
Date
1886
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image shows three figures with intertwining flowing lines around them. The figures are positioned closely together, with two facing each other at various angles and one figure's back partially turned. Their facial features are softly rendered with subtle expressions. One face is angled upwards. The figures have flowing hair and are draped in intricate garments suggested by fine lines merging within the setting. There are no visible objects or jewelry. The background consists of swirling patterns that enwrap the figures, creating a sense of motion and unity, contributing to the dreamlike quality of the scene.

Henri Fantin-Latour