Skip to main content

Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour, 'The Judgement of Paris', about 1863

Key facts
Full title The Judgement of Paris
Artist Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour
Artist dates 1836 - 1904
Date made about 1863
Medium and support Oil on canvas
Dimensions 22.9 × 27.9 cm
Inscription summary Signed
Acquisition credit On loan from Tate: Bequeathed by Hans Velten 1931
Inventory number L705
Location Not on display
Image copyright On loan from Tate: Bequeathed by Hans Velten 1931, © 2000 Tate
Collection Main Collection
The Judgement of Paris
Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour

The subject is taken from classical mythology. Paris is seated in the foreground holding in his hand the golden apple which he is to present to the fairest of the three goddesses Juno, Minerva and Venus. Juno can be seen in the background, while Minerva stands behind Paris on the right and Venus is on the left, facing him.

For a long time this oil sketch remained in the artist's studio. In 1890 Fantin-Latour produced a pastel and in 1903 a second oil painting which were based on this sketch. The pastel was exhibited at the Salon of 1890.

Why can't I download this image?

The National Gallery has endeavoured to make as many images of the collection as possible available for non-commercial use. However, an image of this painting is not available to download. This may be due to third party copyright restrictions.

If you require a license for commercial use of this image, please use the National Gallery Company's Online Picture Library or contact them using the following:

The Judgement of Paris

Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour

More paintings by Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour

(Showing 6 of 7 works)
A Basket of Roses
A Basket of Roses
Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour
It seems as if these roses have been tossed almost carelessly into the wicker basket – they tumble over the edge and onto the table – but the disarray is artful. The subtle colours – pure white, cream, pale apricot and pink – have been carefully balanced to establish harmony and the heads of the...
Not on display
A Plate of Apples
A Plate of Apples
Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour
Not on display
Mr and Mrs Edwin Edwards
Mr and Mrs Edwin Edwards
Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour
Not on display
Roses
Roses
Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour
Not on display
Self Portrait
Self Portrait
Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour
Not on display
Still Life with Glass Jug, Fruit and Flowers
Still Life with Glass Jug, Fruit and Flowers
Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour
A single mop-headed rose is caught in an intense beam of clear light, which also glitters down the graceful sweep of the handle of the slender jug placed opposite. Fantin-Latour has left the rest of the picture in semi-darkness, making it difficult to see which of the fruit in the pewter dish are...
On display elsewhere
The Rosy Wealth of June
The Rosy Wealth of June
Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour
A profusion of summer flowers has been packed tightly into an almost invisible vase. In the centre and to the right, deep blue delphiniums stand tall above the crowd of blossom, and are mirrored by the larkspur on the left. Pink begonias are tucked in among several varieties of rose, while two da...
Not on display
You've viewed 6 of 7 paintings