Who painted In the Brambles?

In the Brambles was painted by Henri Detouche in 1898.

Where can I see In the Brambles?

In the Brambles is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is In the Brambles?

In the Brambles is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of In the Brambles?

Museum-quality prints of In the Brambles are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

In the Brambles

Henri Detouche , 1898

In the Brambles is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Detouche. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2009.559
Credit line: Gift of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

In the Brambles is a 1898 print by Henri Detouche, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman partially obscured by tangled branches, her hair merging with the foliage to blur the distinction between figure and surroundings.

Technique & Style

Soft lines and blending create a dreamy, mysterious atmosphere, as the artist's use of subtle gradations of tone merges the subject with the environment.

Context

The technique employed in In the Brambles recalls sfumato, a method used by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci to achieve a soft, hazy effect by layering thin glazes of paint.