Portrait de Mme Edwin Edwards 1861 - 1864

Henri Fantin-Latour's "Portrait de Mme Edwin Edwards" is a realistic oil painting on canvas from 1861-1864. The painting depicts a woman, Madame Edwin Edwards, in a simple, elegant white dress, her face illuminated against a dark background. The artist's meticulous brushstrokes create a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the delicate features of the sitter. Fantin-Latour was known for his portraits of artists, writers, and other prominent figures, and his work exemplifies the refined aesthetic of Realist art in 19th-century France.