Debut from Paradise and the Peri 1894

"Debut from Paradise and the Peri" is a lithograph by the French artist Henri Fantin-Latour, dating from 1894. The piece depicts a winged angel, with a flowing gown and a delicate hand gesture, appearing to a female figure seated on a rocky outcropping. The image is drawn in a soft, hazy style using a muted palette, which adds to the ethereal and dreamlike quality of the artwork. Fantin-Latour, known for his meticulous renderings of flowers and his ability to capture subtle emotions, masterfully conveys the sense of awe and wonder experienced by the woman as the angel descends from the heavens. This piece, reflecting the Romantic and Symbolist movements, invites viewers to ponder themes of faith, heaven, and the divine.