Who painted A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci?

A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci was painted by Franz Skarbina in 1885.

Where can I see A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci?

A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci?

A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci?

Museum-quality prints of A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci

Franz Skarbina , 1885

A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci is a gouache drawing by the Impressionist artist Franz Skarbina. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in white gouache: F Skarbina / Sanssouci 1885; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: m. 51; 35 x 42 2/2; 918

About this work

Overview

A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci is a drawing by Franz Skarbina, created in 1885 using watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman strolling along a path in a park, carrying a small bag and walking towards the right. A low wall with stone vases and statues separates her from a leafy background.

Technique & Style

Skarbina employed soft, blended colors to capture the effect of sunlight filtering through trees. The woman's face is subtly rendered, shifting the viewer's attention to the surrounding light and shadows.