Bateaux Échoués Au Lavandou (circa 1908-09)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Henri-Edmond Cross, a master of Neo-Impressionism, vividly captures the tranquil beauty of the Mediterranean in "Bateaux Échoués Au Lavandou" (circa 1908-09). This captivating painting portrays a serene scene at Le Lavandou, a picturesque fishing village along the French Riviera. The artwork showcases a number of small boats, seemingly aground or at rest on the gently lapping water. Cross' brushwork is fluid and alive with motion, as he uses dynamic, thick strokes and a vibrant palette to reflect the play of light on the water's surface.The sky, tinged with pinks, blues, and soft yellows, suggests either dawn or dusk, adding a quiet, reflective mood to the scene. Closer to the foreground, the boats appear in rich tones of blue and orange, their forms simplified yet distinct against the shimmering water. The background is marked by dark silhouettes of trees and hints of architectural structures, providing depth and context to the marine foreground."Bateaux Échoués Au Lavandou" is not just a representation of a moment in nature, it's also an exploration of color and light, emblematic of Cross’ later works that pulse with intensity and emotive power.
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Henri-Edmond Cross, born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix, (20 May 1856 – 16 May 1910) was a French painter and printmaker. He is most acclaimed as a master of Neo-Impressionism and he played an important role in shaping the second phase of that movement. He was a significant influence on Henri Matisse and many other artists. His work was instrumental in the development of Fauvism.