Paisaje was painted by Henri Lebasque in 1915.

Where can I see Paisaje?

Paisaje is held by National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

What movement is Paisaje?

Paisaje is associated with Fauvism.

Can I buy a print of Paisaje?

Museum-quality prints of Paisaje are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Paisaje

Henri Lebasque , 1915

Paisaje is an oil painting by the Fauvist artist Henri Lebasque. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Henri Lebasque’s 1915 oil on canvas, titled Paisaje, resides in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. The work presents a quiet outdoor gathering, rendered in a muted palette that emphasizes calm over drama. Light filters through foliage, casting soft shadows and lending the scene a gentle, atmospheric quality.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a woman in a blue dress and red hat seated on a grassy rise, accompanied by a child in white standing nearby. Several other figures are suggested beneath the trees, creating a sense of communal leisure. The tranquil setting and subdued interaction convey an idealized moment of rural repose.

Technique & Style

Lebasque employs delicate brushwork and a limited color range of blues, greens, and earth tones. The handling of paint is smooth, allowing transitions between light and shade to dissolve edges and produce a hazy, almost impressionistic effect. This approach reinforces the painting’s serene mood and the impression of dappled sunlight.

History & Provenance

Created during the later phase of Lebasque’s career, the canvas entered the collection of Argentina’s National Museum of Fine Arts, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s early 20th‑century interest in French modernist works and the artist’s reputation for lyrical landscapes.

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Artist

Henri Lebasque

Henri Lebasque was a French Post-Impressionist painter. He was born at Champigné (Maine-et-Loire). His work is represented in French museums, notably Angers, Geneva, Lille, Nantes, and Paris.