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Hérakléa

Paul Sérusier

1896

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Hérakléa is a 1896 by Paul Sérusier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Sérusier
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a hillside with a group of people in the foreground, some carrying spears and shields. In the background, there are buildings and a wall with an archway. The image is rendered in shades of red-brown on light brown paper. A notable detail is the use of bold lines and dark shading to create depth and texture in the scene. The artist's choice of color and composition draws the viewer's eye to the figures in the foreground. This piece by Paul Sérusier is reminiscent of Impressionism, a movement that emphasized capturing light and color in outdoor settings.