Goetterdaemmerung; Siegfried et les filles 1897

Henri Fantin-Latour's "Goetterdaemmerung; Siegfried et les filles" (1897) is a black and white lithograph depicting a scene from the Norse myth of Siegfried. The image features Siegfried playing a horn as he stands on a rocky shore, while three female figures, likely the Valkyries, are submerged in water to his right. The shadowy tones and dramatic composition contribute to the sense of mystery and power, typical of Fantin-Latour's work. This artwork is a captivating example of Symbolism, a movement that embraced fantasy and allegory, and the artist's masterful use of line and light.