Manfred and Astarte (1st plate)

Henri Fantin-Latour, 1879

This is a drawing of two figures in a dramatic scene with a dynamic contrast of light and dark. One figure is kneeling with an arm raised, possibly in an act of reaching or warding something off, while being illuminated from the background. To the right, another figure is suggested with flowing lines, creating a sense of movement and ethereal presence. The use of sharp and soft lines, along with areas of intense darkness and bright highlights, conveys a sense of drama and tension within the scene. The overall composition creates an atmosphere of mystery and intensity.
Artist
Henri Fantin-Latour
Date
1879
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of two figures in a dramatic scene with a dynamic contrast of light and dark. One figure is kneeling with an arm raised, possibly in an act of reaching or warding something off, while being illuminated from the background. To the right, another figure is suggested with flowing lines, creating a sense of movement and ethereal presence. The use of sharp and soft lines, along with areas of intense darkness and bright highlights, conveys a sense of drama and tension within the scene. The overall composition creates an atmosphere of mystery and intensity.

Henri Fantin-Latour