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Inspiration

Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour

Inspiration

1892

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Inspiration

Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour

Inspiration

Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour

Inspiration

1892

Physical Qualities Lithograph, Sheet: 317 × 230 mm. (12 1/2 × 9 1/16 in.) Image: 165 × 122 mm. (6 1/2 × 4 13/16 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.5458
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: In the lower left corner of the image "Fantin" Below the image to the right, in graphite, "H. Fantin/A Monsieur Lucas" On the lower edge of the sheet, in graphite "Inspiration Cat. 105"

Markings: CM: Maryland Institute Lucas Collection (Lugt 1695c)

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PRINTS, DRAWINGS & PHOTOGRAPHS
BY THE TABLE
Paul Edme Le Rat, Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour, and others
By the Table
1873
INSPIRATION (SELF-PORTRAIT OF FRAGONARD)
Albert Ardail, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and others
Inspiration (Self-Portrait of Fragonard)
1898
THE EMBROIDERERS
Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
The Embroiderers
1898
INSPIRATION
Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
Inspiration
1895
EDWIN EDWARDS
Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
Edwin Edwards
1892
INSPIRATION
Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
Inspiration
1895
VENUS AND CUPID
Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
Venus and Cupid
1892
THE ABSENT-MINDED. THIS ARTIST, AFTER HAVING BEEN TO THE SALON, IS SEIZED BY A SUBLIME INSPIRATION AND APPROACHES HIS CANVAS. ALL OF A SUDDEN, TONES OF MUSIC, THE MOST PIQUANT EFFECT THE MOST DELICATE TOUCH PROMISING A MASTERPIECE. 2, 3, 4 HOURS GONE BY AND SOMETHING AS APPEALING AS A TITIAN, MICHELANGELO IS LEFT TO POSTERITY..... AFTERWARDS, ONCE HIS EXCITEMENT HAS SUBSIDED, HE REALIZES..... HE HAD FORGOTTEN TO USE THE BRUSH.
Honoré Daumier
The Absent-Minded. This artist, after having been to the Salon, is seized by a sublime inspiration and approaches his canvas. All of a sudden, tones of music, the most piquant effect the most delicate touch promising a masterpiece. 2, 3, 4 hours gone by and something as appealing as a Titian, Michelangelo is left to posterity..... Afterwards, once his excitement has subsided, he realizes..... he had forgotten to use the brush.
1841
GLORY
Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
Glory
c. 1886
BATHER
Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
Bather
1899
THE WISE MAN BALTHAZAR WITH FATIMA
Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
The Wise Man Balthazar with Fatima
1891
READING
Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
Reading
1897