Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
Still Life with Fruit
1860
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Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
Still Life with Fruit
1860
Physical Qualities
Oil on canvas, 6-7/8 x 12-3/8 in. (17.5 x 31.4 cm.)
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
1996.45.98
A painter of portrait groups and romantic compositions inspired by the music of his era, Fantin-Latour is also known for his still lifes. This early example, in its elegant simplicity and intimacy, recalls the work of the great 18th century French practitioner of the genre, Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin. Later in life, Fantin-Latour would paint exquisite floral arrangements that brought him considerable success in England, due, in part, to the efforts of his close friend, James Abbott McNeill Whistler.
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
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
The Maryland Institute, Baltimore, "Exhibition of the George A. Lucas Art Collection", 1911, cat. #99.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Modern Painting Isms and How They Grew", January 12- February 11, 1940.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "From Ingres to Gauguin", November 13-December 30, 1951, cat. #89.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Still Life: Fruit and Flowers", March 7-April 4, 1961, cat. #23, p. 25.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute", October 12-November 21, 1965, cat. #98.
Fred Parker, Memorial Student Union University of California, Davis, CA, "France in the 1860's: The World of the Young Impressionists", May 5-June 14, 1969.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The Lucas Collection", June 27-Fall 1974, cat. #98.
The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, "A Baltimorean in Paris: George A. Lucas, Art Agent 1860-1909", January 28-March 11, 1979.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Parallels and Precedents, The George A. Lucas Collection in Context", August 23-October 15, 1995.
Sona Johnston, BMA organized, "The Art of Still Life from The Baltimore Museum of Art", circulated to The Academy Art Museum, Easton, August 3-October 6, 2007; and Mitchell Gallery, St. John's College, Annapolis, August 25, 2010-October 10, 2010.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Modern Painting Isms and How They Grew", January 12- February 11, 1940.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "From Ingres to Gauguin", November 13-December 30, 1951, cat. #89.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Still Life: Fruit and Flowers", March 7-April 4, 1961, cat. #23, p. 25.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute", October 12-November 21, 1965, cat. #98.
Fred Parker, Memorial Student Union University of California, Davis, CA, "France in the 1860's: The World of the Young Impressionists", May 5-June 14, 1969.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The Lucas Collection", June 27-Fall 1974, cat. #98.
The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, "A Baltimorean in Paris: George A. Lucas, Art Agent 1860-1909", January 28-March 11, 1979.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Parallels and Precedents, The George A. Lucas Collection in Context", August 23-October 15, 1995.
Sona Johnston, BMA organized, "The Art of Still Life from The Baltimore Museum of Art", circulated to The Academy Art Museum, Easton, August 3-October 6, 2007; and Mitchell Gallery, St. John's College, Annapolis, August 25, 2010-October 10, 2010.
Inscribed: FACE: UR, (black paint), 'Fantin 61'. VERSO, PAINTING: obscured, backed with cardboard. VERSO, FRAME: UL corner, (label), '23. Bowl of Apples/1868/Henri Fantin-Latour/...'; UL, (label), 'BMA cat./1965/#98'; UL below previous label, 'WAG/LUCAS/13.1979.5'; UC, (black paint), '99-3'; UC next to previous, (masking tape), '19'; UR corner, (label), 'Baltimore Museum of Art/Wyman Park/(red pencil) 11-A/...'; CR, (label), ' Succession G.A. Lucas...18..'
Artist
Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour
1835–1903
French, 1836 - 1904
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