Artwork
Beach at Cabasson (Baigne-Cul)

Beach at Cabasson (Baigne-Cul) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Henri Edmond Cross. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 100476
- Credit line
- L. L. and A. S. Coburn, and Bette and Neison Harris funds; Charles H. and Mary F. S. Worcester Collection; through prior acquisition of the Kate L. Brewster Collection
About this work
Overview
Beach at Cabasson (Baigne-Cul) is an oil on canvas painting by Henri Edmond Cross, depicting a serene Mediterranean beach scene with distant boats and figures.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures the warmth and color of the Côte d’Azur, reflecting Cross’s inspiration from his new surroundings after relocating for health reasons.
Technique & Style
Cross employed 'scientific Impressionism' here, characterized by systematic, small dashes and dots of color, diverging from the more spontaneous brushwork of traditional Impressionism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1891, following Cross’s move to Cabasson due to rheumatoid arthritis, the work marks a stylistic shift influenced by his Mediterranean environment.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Henri-Edmond Cross (French:; 20 May 1856 – 16 May 1910), born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix (), was a French painter and printmaker.


















