Artwork
In the Park
In the Park is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Edmond Cross. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1955.501
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
In the Park is a print created by Henri-Edmond Cross around 1894. It is a representative work of the artist, who was a key figure in the development of Neo-Impressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene outdoor scene, likely set in a park, with people strolling and seated beneath trees. The tranquil atmosphere is conveyed through the artist's use of color and light.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing atmosphere over precise detail, In the Park showcases Cross's distinctive style. The varying clarity of the figures adds to the sense of movement within the scene.
History & Provenance
In the Park is held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art. Cross's work had a significant influence on later artists, including Henri Matisse, and contributed to the emergence of Fauvism.
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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.
