Who painted Landscape with Figures?

Landscape with Figures was painted by Henri Lebasque in 1911.

Where can I see Landscape with Figures?

Landscape with Figures is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Landscape with Figures?

Landscape with Figures is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with Figures?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with Figures are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with Figures

Henri Lebasque , 1911

Landscape with Figures is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henri Lebasque. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Henri Lebasque’s 1911 oil painting titled Landscape with Figures belongs to the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst. The work presents a modestly sized outdoor scene rendered in muted tones of gray, white and earth, centered on a rocky slope where two figures are seated.

Subject & Meaning

The composition features a man and a woman positioned on a craggy hillside; the woman wears a light hat and jacket, while the man is cloaked in a dark hat and coat. Their quiet presence amid an expansive, brush‑laden landscape suggests a moment of repose within a natural setting, inviting contemplation of human modesty against the broader terrain.

Technique & Style

Lebasque employs a thick impasto application, allowing brushstrokes to remain prominent and impart a tactile, sketch‑like surface. The palette is restrained, emphasizing tonal harmony over vivid color. This rapid, gestural handling conveys immediacy, as if capturing a fleeting glimpse of the scene rather than a meticulously finished tableau.

History & Provenance

Created in the early twentieth century, the painting entered the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s interest in early modern French landscape painting and the work’s representation of Lebasque’s evolving approach to light and form.

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Artist

Henri Lebasque

Henri Lebasque was a French Post-Impressionist painter. He was born at Champigné (Maine-et-Loire). His work is represented in French museums, notably Angers, Geneva, Lille, Nantes, and Paris.