Artwork

Jeanne Pissarro

Jeanne Pissarro, by Théo van Rysselberghe, oil, 1898
Jeanne Pissarro, by Théo van Rysselberghe, oil, 1898

Jeanne Pissarro is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Théo van Rysselberghe. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

About this work

Overview

Théo van Rysselberghe's 1898 oil painting, Jeanne Pissarro, is a portrait held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Jeanne Bonin-Pissarro seated in a garden, wearing a hat, white shirt, and yellow skirt, holding a book. She is shown in a contemplative pose, looking down.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by visible brushstrokes and vivid colors, executed in an impressionist style.

History & Provenance

Created in 1898 by Belgian painter Théo van Rysselberghe, who was associated with the Neo-Impressionist movement.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Théo van Rysselberghe

Artist

Théo van Rysselberghe

Théophile "Théo" van Rysselberghe was a Belgian neo-impressionist painter, who played a pivotal role in the European art scene at the turn of the twentieth century.