Who painted Landscape?

Landscape was painted by Paul Sérusier in 1893.

Where can I see Landscape?

Landscape is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape?

Landscape is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Landscape?

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

Artwork

Landscape

Paul Sérusier , 1893

Landscape is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Paul Sérusier. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left: Paul Sérusier

About this work

Overview

Paul Sérusier's 1893 print 'Landscape' is a lithograph on wove paper, featuring a woman walking along a road beneath a stormy sky.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman carrying a basket on her head, with a tree above her having jagged branches. The print has been associated with multiple titles, including 'La Marchande de Chiffons' and 'Petites Filles', suggesting ambiguity in its intended meaning.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is characterized by rough lines and a scratchy texture, conveying a sense of rapid execution. Sérusier employed lithography, a technique involving the application of ink to a smooth stone surface.

History & Provenance

The print is signed 'Paul Sérusier' in the corner, confirming its attribution to the artist. Created in 1893, it represents Sérusier's work during this period.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Sérusier

Paul Sérusier was a French painter who was a pioneer of abstract art and an inspiration for the avant-garde Nabis movement, Synthetism and Cloisonnism.