{"product_id":"the-artist-at-17-years-henri-fantin-latour","title":"The Artist at 17 Years - Henri Fantin-Latour","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking self-portrait lithograph by Henri Fantin-Latour, capturing the artist at seventeen years of age with atmospheric tonal depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph presents a youthful self-portrait of Henri Fantin-Latour, executed with a focus on tonal depth and psychological presence. The work is based on a portrait the artist created of himself at the age of seventeen, capturing a moment of early artistic development. The composition relies on a stark contrast between the illuminated features of the face and the surrounding darkness, a technique that draws the viewer directly to the subject's gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantin-Latour demonstrates a command of the lithographic medium, using the texture of the stone to create soft transitions between light and shadow. The hatching and stippling effects provide a sense of volume to the facial structure, while the background remains dense and atmospheric. The inscription at the bottom, written in the artist's hand, provides context for the image, noting its origin as a reflection of his younger self. This piece offers a glimpse into the formative years of an artist who would later become known for his meticulous still-life paintings and group portraits of the Parisian avant-garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a print, this work retains the immediacy of a drawing. The monochromatic palette allows the viewer to focus on the expression and the technical application of the medium. It is a study in introspection, showing the artist at a time when he was beginning to refine his skills and define his visual language. The print is a clear example of the technical precision that defined his career, showing his ability to balance realism with a moody, evocative atmosphere. The work remains a quiet, personal document of an artist looking back at his own beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/nous-sommes-tous-dhonnetes-gens-honore-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNous sommes tous d'honnêtes gens - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/the-tournament-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Tournament - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henri Fantin-Latour","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718747623759,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718755848527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718755881295,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718755914063,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718755946831,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718755979599,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718756012367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718756045135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718756077903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718756110671,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718756143439,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718756176207,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Artist-at-17-Years_Poster_CompositorV1_1788922700654.jpg?v=1788922736","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/the-artist-at-17-years-henri-fantin-latour","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}