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On the River, by Henri Edmond Cross, unspecified, 1900

On the River

Henri Edmond Cross

1900

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

On the River is a 1900 unspecified by Henri Edmond Cross, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri Edmond Cross
When & what style?
1900 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two people sitting close together on a bench by the water. The woman wears a wide-brimmed hat and a dark coat, while the man has a dark jacket and cap. Behind them, a train station and trees glow in the fading light, with a yellow building in the distance. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, blending colors smoothly for a soft look. The light on the water and buildings feels warm and natural. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists like this played with light and color.

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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