Le Bassin et le tonnelle (1910)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Henri Martin's "Le Bassin et la tonnelle" (1910) captures a serene and lush garden scene, epitomizing the tranquility and beauty of nature through the artist's distinctive Post-Impressionist style. In this painting, Martin beckons viewers into a vibrant tableau where a verdant garden surrounds a placid water basin. Above this peaceful pond, a captivating arched trellis is adorned with a lush tapestry of red flowers, drawing the eye towards its curvaceous form and vibrant hues.Martin employs a technique reminiscent of Pointillism, using small, distinct dots of color to compose the entire scene, which not only adds a textural richness to the canvas but also creates a dynamic interplay of light and color. This method enhances the organic forms and helps imbue the scene with a dreamlike quality.The composition and vivid palette invite contemplation and calm, suggesting the garden as a sanctuary from the bustling outside world.
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Henri-Jean Guillaume "Henri" Martin (5 August 1860 – 12 November 1943) was a French painter. Elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1917, he is known for his early 1920s work on the walls of the Salle de l'Assemblée générale, where the members of the Conseil d'État meet in the Palais-Royal in Paris. Other notable institutions that have featured his Post-Impressionist paintings in their halls through public procurement include the Élysée Palace, Sorbonne, Hôtel de Ville de Paris, Palais de Justice de Paris, as well as Capitole de Toulouse, although the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux and Musée des Augustins also have sizeable public collections.