Artwork
The House of M. Lucas
The House of M. Lucas is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Hippolyte Camille Delpy. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum. The House of M.
About this work
Overview
The House of M. Lucas is a landscape painting executed in oil paint by French artist Hippolyte Camille Delpy in 1896. It is part of the Walters Art Museum collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil scene featuring a large house surrounded by trees and a body of water, with a small boat in the foreground. The cloudy sky and its reflection on the water's surface add to the serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Delpy's work combines the influence of his teacher Charles-François Daubigny with the evolving techniques of the Impressionists, characterized by a brighter palette and freer brushwork, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1896, The House of M. Lucas is now held in the Walters Art Museum, reflecting Delpy's contribution to the landscape painting tradition of his time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hippolyte Camille Delpy (1842–1910) was a French painter. He came from a moderately wealthy family from Joigny, in the Burgundy region of France. His son, Henry Jacques Delpy (1877–1957), also became a painter, as did a…
