1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Travelers on a Wooded Path with a Border of Whimsical Figures and Monkeys is a 1895 ink by Henri-Joseph Harpignies, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a narrow path lined with tall, bare trees. Two small figures walk ahead under a blue sky. The edges have a wavy border with tiny monkeys and odd shapes in gold, red, and black. The artist used loose brushstrokes and bright colors to suggest light and movement. The paper’s rough texture peeks through in spots, giving it a sketchy feel. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use this medium’s transparency.
Henri-Joseph Harpignies (1898–1898) was an artist.
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