White Cup And Saucer

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'White Cup And Saucer' (1864) is a meticulous still life painting that exemplifies his mastery of Realism. Created with oil on canvas, the work captures a simple white cup and saucer with precise detail and subtle lighting, emphasizing everyday objects' beauty. Fantin-Latour's careful attention to texture and surface reflects his focus on truthful representation, characteristic of 19th-century realism. The painting’s understated elegance invites viewers to appreciate the ordinary through a refined artistic lens.