Schrijvende dichter krijgt inspiratie van zijn muze 1883

"Schrijvende dichter krijgt inspiratie van zijn muze" (1883) by French Symbolist painter Henri Fantin-Latour depicts a seated poet illuminated by a candle as a nude muse hovering above him inspires him with a touch of her hand. This lithograph uses delicate lines to evoke the ethereal nature of the muse and the creative process, adding a sense of mystery and intimacy to the scene. This artwork, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Fantin-Latour's artistic style, which blended realism with symbolism. The image is an allegorical representation of artistic inspiration and the power of the muse.