Artwork
In the Park
In the Park is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri Edmond Cross. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
In the Park is a print created by Henri-Edmond Cross around 1894. It is a representative work of the artist, who was a key figure in the development of Neo-Impressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene outdoor scene, likely set in a park, with people strolling and seated beneath trees. The tranquil atmosphere is conveyed through the artist's use of color and light.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing atmosphere over precise detail, In the Park showcases Cross's distinctive style. The varying clarity of the figures adds to the sense of movement within the scene.
History & Provenance
In the Park is held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art. Cross's work had a significant influence on later artists, including Henri Matisse, and contributed to the emergence of Fauvism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri-Edmond Cross (French: ; 20 May 1856 – 16 May 1910), born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix (), was a French painter and printmaker.
