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Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys

Henri Harpignies , 1895

Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys, by Henri Harpignies, ink, 1895
Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys, by Henri Harpignies, ink, 1895

Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Henri Harpignies. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:by artist, lower left in brush and black wash: H.h.95

About this work

Overview

Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys is a drawing created by Henri-Joseph Harpignies in 1895, combining watercolor, black ink, and other media on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two figures walking on a narrow path lined with tall trees under a blue sky, surrounded by a decorative border featuring monkeys and abstract shapes in gold, red, and black.

Technique & Style

Harpignies employed loose brushstrokes and vivid colors to convey a sense of light and movement, allowing the rough texture of the paper to remain visible in places, which adds to the sketchy quality of the work.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henri Harpignies

Artist

Henri Harpignies

Henri-Joseph Harpignies (French pronunciation:; June 28, 1819 – August 28, 1916) was a French landscape painter of the Barbizon school.

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Who painted Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys?

Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys was painted by Henri Harpignies in 1895.

Where can I see Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys?

Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys?

Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys is associated with Impressionism.

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