Saint-Chéron
1888 Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris
About this artwork
This graphite drawing depicts a rural landscape near Saint-Chéron, France, featuring tall trees framing a distant village with a prominent church steeple. The work is signed and dated 'Guillaumin 88' in the lower left corner.
Did you know?
Armand Guillaumin was a key figure in the Impressionist circle, known for his bold use of color in his paintings, though he was often more restrained in his drawings. This sketch captures the essence of the French countryside, where Guillaumin often retreated to capture the light and atmosphere away from the bustling streets of Paris. He was a close friend and contemporary of artists like Camille Pissarro and Paul Cézanne, participating in several of the landmark Impressionist exhibitions.
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Saint-Chéron
Armand Guillaumin, 1888
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