Artwork
Pêcheurs (Var)
Pêcheurs (Var) is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henri Edmond Cross. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Pêcheurs (Var) is an oil painting created by Henri Edmond Cross in 1900. It exemplifies the artist's work during the Post-Impressionist period, specifically within the Neo-Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene of laborers, possibly engaged in agricultural activities, near a body of water with boats. The exact nature of the work and the setting, likely in the Var region of southern France, convey a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Executed in a pointillist style, the work is characterized by the use of small dots of color. This technique contributes to the overall calm and serene atmosphere of the painting, achieved through a palette of muted colors.
History & Provenance
Cross, a French painter and printmaker, played a significant role in the development of Neo-Impressionism. His work later influenced movements such as Fauvism, underscoring his importance in the evolution of early 20th-century art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri-Edmond Cross (French: ; 20 May 1856 – 16 May 1910), born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix (), was a French painter and printmaker.
