Debut of the Valkyrie 1879
henrifantinlatour
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, lithograph, print, paper
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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negative space
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lithograph
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pencil sketch
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incomplete sketchy
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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paper
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pencil drawing
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france
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tonal art
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remaining negative space
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watercolor
Henri Fantin-Latour's "Debut of the Valkyrie" is a 1879 etching. The image depicts a scene from the opera "The Valkyrie" by Richard Wagner, in which the Valkyrie Brunhilde, a powerful warrior woman, helps the fallen hero Siegmund. Fantin-Latour's dramatic composition evokes the drama and passion of the opera. This work exemplifies Fantin-Latour's dedication to rendering nuanced light and shadow, which are essential qualities of the etching medium.
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