About this artwork
Fantin’ s composition is inspired by Victor Hugo’s 1880 poem "Religions and Religion." In one long section of the poem, the poet listens to voices emanating from clouds that discuss the nature and history of man’s religions. The drawing served as a maquette , or model, for an illustration in the collected works of Victor Hugo (1802-1885), which was published by the French government after the poet’s death.
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Currently Off View
- Prints and Drawings
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Artist
- Henri Fantin-Latour
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Title
- Religions and Religion
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Origin
- France
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Date
- 1888–1904
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Medium
- Charcoal, with stumping, on canvas prepared with a white oil paint ground
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Dimensions
- 451 × 375 mm
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Credit Line
- Margaret Day Blake Fund
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Reference Number
- 1982.1489
Extended information about this artwork
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