Who painted Laburnums and Battersea?

Laburnums and Battersea was painted by Theodore Roussel in 1894.

Where can I see Laburnums and Battersea?

Laburnums and Battersea is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Laburnums and Battersea?

Laburnums and Battersea is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Laburnums and Battersea are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Laburnums and Battersea

Theodore Roussel , 1894

Laburnums and Battersea is a print by the Impressionist artist Theodore Roussel. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2008.307
Credit line: Gift of Elizabeth Carroll Shearer in memory of Robert Lundie Shearer

About this work

Overview

Laburnums and Battersea is a 1894 print by Theodore Roussel, a French-born artist based in England, capturing a serene urban landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two bare laburnum trees framing a tranquil riverside scene in Battersea, London, contrasting natural elements with a distant industrialized backdrop.

Technique & Style

Roussel employed simple shapes, soft lines, and sharp branch silhouettes against a flat, pale background, evoking a sketch-like quality.

History & Provenance

The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.