Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
Ignace Fantin-Latour (1836–1904) was a French painter and lithographer, renowned for his still lifes, portraits, and symbolist compositions. Born in Grenoble, Fantin-Latour moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts. While associated with the Realist and Impressionist movements, he maintained a more traditional, academic style, focusing on carefully rendered still lifes of flowers and fruit, as well as group portraits of contemporary artists and writers.
Fantin-Latour’s still lifes are known for their exquisite detail and subtle use of color, often depicting arrangements of flowers with a quiet, almost meditative quality. He was also an accomplished lithographer, creating symbolist works that were inspired by classical music and poetry. His works are held in major collections, including the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the National Gallery in London.
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Full Name: Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
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Birth and Death: 1836–1904
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Profession: Painter and Lithographer
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Influences: Realism, Symbolism
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Legacy: Known for his detailed still lifes and portraits, Fantin-Latour’s works are held in collections such as the Musée d'Orsay and the National Gallery.
