Le Mage Balthazar et Fatime

Henri Fantin-Latour,

The image shows two figures, potentially women, depicted from the waist up. One figure is seated on a bench leaning slightly forward towards the other figure. The second figure stands next to her, one arm reaching upward and the other wrapped around the seated figure. The facial features are not clearly defined due to the sketch-like texture of the artwork. Both figures have long, flowing hair and wear draped, flowing garments. The background has a dark, textured pattern, suggesting a natural or outdoor setting. There is subtle light indicating either dawn or dusk. The figures do not hold any objects or wear jewelry.
Artiste
Henri Fantin-Latour
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Lithographie
Dimensions
35,7 × 28,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows two figures, potentially women, depicted from the waist up. One figure is seated on a bench leaning slightly forward towards the other figure. The second figure stands next to her, one arm reaching upward and the other wrapped around the seated figure. The facial features are not clearly defined due to the sketch-like texture of the artwork. Both figures have long, flowing hair and wear draped, flowing garments. The background has a dark, textured pattern, suggesting a natural or outdoor setting. There is subtle light indicating either dawn or dusk. The figures do not hold any objects or wear jewelry.

Henri Fantin-Latour