Artwork

Beach at Cabasson (Baigne-Cul)

Beach at Cabasson (Baigne-Cul), by Henri Edmond Cross, oil, 1892
Beach at Cabasson (Baigne-Cul), by Henri Edmond Cross, oil, 1892

Beach at Cabasson (Baigne-Cul) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Henri Edmond Cross. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Beach at Cabasson (Baigne-Cul) is an oil on canvas painting by Henri Edmond Cross, depicting a serene Mediterranean beach scene with distant boats and figures.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures the warmth and color of the Côte d’Azur, reflecting Cross’s inspiration from his new surroundings after relocating for health reasons.

Technique & Style

Cross employed 'scientific Impressionism' here, characterized by systematic, small dashes and dots of color, diverging from the more spontaneous brushwork of traditional Impressionism.

History & Provenance

Created in 1891, following Cross’s move to Cabasson due to rheumatoid arthritis, the work marks a stylistic shift influenced by his Mediterranean environment.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henri Edmond Cross

Artist

Henri Edmond Cross

Henri-Edmond Cross (French: ; 20 May 1856 – 16 May 1910), born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix (), was a French painter and printmaker.