Artist
Henri Fantin-Latour
Works (12)
Timeline
JanHenri Fantin-Latour was born in Grenoble, France on January 14, 1836.1
He studied under Horace Lecoq de Boisbaudran, who taught a method of drawing from memory, which formed the basis for his precise yet poetic depictions in still lifes and portraits.2
Encouraged by Whistler, he found commercial success in London with his still lifes. His flower paintings, then undervalued in France, were enthusiastically received by English collectors.2
He created group portraits like 'Homage to Delacroix' and 'A Studio at Les Batignolles,' which served as manifestos showcasing the solidarity of the avant-garde artistic and literary circles.2
In 1875, Henri Fantin-Latour married a fellow painter, Victoria Dubourg.1
He spent long periods copying old masters at the Louvre, where he met fellow painter Victoria Dubourg; they later married. Copying was essential to his technical development.2
After attending Wagner's Ring cycle in Bayreuth in 1876, he created imaginative lithographs inspired by music, revealing a symbolist side contrasting with his realistic oil paintings.2
AugHenri Fantin-Latour died in Buré, France on August 25, 1904.1
In 1983, his painting 'A Basket of Roses' was used for the cover of New Order's album 'Power, Corruption & Lies,' showing his enduring influence on pop culture.2