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In the Park, by Henri Edmond Cross, 1894

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Overview

In the Park is a 1894 by Henri Edmond Cross, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri Edmond Cross
When & what style?
1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a park scene with people walking and sitting under trees. The colors are bright but soft, like a sunny day. Some figures are blurred, while others stand out more clearly. Notice how the brushstrokes are quick and loose, giving a sense of movement. The artist used light and color to show the atmosphere rather than tiny details. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style changed how artists painted light.

About the artist

Portrait of Henri Edmond Cross
Artist

Henri Edmond Cross

Henri-Edmond Cross (French: ; 20 May 1856 – 16 May 1910), born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix (), was a French painter and printmaker.

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