Artwork
Laburnums and Battersea
Laburnums and Battersea is a print by the Impressionist artist Théodore Roussel. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Laburnums and Battersea is a 1894 print by Theodore Roussel, a French-born artist based in England, capturing a serene urban landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two bare laburnum trees framing a tranquil riverside scene in Battersea, London, contrasting natural elements with a distant industrialized backdrop.
Technique & Style
Roussel employed simple shapes, soft lines, and sharp branch silhouettes against a flat, pale background, evoking a sketch-like quality.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Theodore Casimir Roussel (1847–1926) was a French-born English painter and graphic artist, best known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
