Crying Woman: Study of a Seated Woman in Right Profile 1899

"Crying Woman: Study of a Seated Woman in Right Profile" is a black and white lithograph by French artist Henri Fantin-Latour from 1899. The artwork, currently located at The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a woman in profile, seated and clutching her head in her hands, conveying a sense of sorrow and solitude. This study, rendered in Fantin-Latour's signature delicate yet expressive style, highlights the artist's fascination with capturing human emotion. The lithograph's intimate scale and masterful use of light and shadow create a powerful sense of introspection, making it a compelling example of Fantin-Latour's work in the late 19th century.