Artwork
On the River
On the River is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Henri Edmond Cross. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
On the River, a landscape painting from around 1900 by French Neo-Impressionist Henri-Edmond Cross, features two figures seated on a riverside bench. The scene unfolds with a train station, trees, and a distant yellow building under fading light.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene, everyday moment: a man and woman in quiet proximity on a bench, distinguished by a wide-brimmed hat and dark coat for her, and a dark jacket and cap for him. The tranquil atmosphere suggests a focus on capturing a peaceful, shared instant.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, quick brushstrokes, the work blends colors smoothly to achieve a soft, naturalistic effect. Warm, fading light on water and structures exemplifies Cross's Neo-Impressionist approach to light and color.
History & Provenance
On the River is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Created during Cross's contribution to the second phase of Neo-Impressionism, the piece reflects his influence on subsequent art movements like Fauvism.
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Artist
Henri-Edmond Cross (French: ; 20 May 1856 – 16 May 1910), born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix (), was a French painter and printmaker.
