Étude pour Nymphes (Femme au chapeau, nu en plein air)
between 1905 and 1906
About this artwork
This watercolor is a study for a larger work, depicting a nude female figure outdoors, wearing a hat. It showcases Henri-Edmond Cross's distinct Neo-Impressionist technique through its vibrant use of separate color strokes to capture light and form.
Did you know?
Henri-Edmond Cross was a pivotal figure in the development of Neo-Impressionism, evolving from Georges Seurat's more rigid Pointillism to a looser, more expressive form of Divisionism. His later works, like this study, often explored idyllic scenes of nature and the human form, reflecting a utopian vision influenced by his life on the French Riviera. He believed in the harmonious integration of color and light to create emotionally resonant landscapes and figures.
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Étude pour Nymphes (Femme au chapeau, nu en plein air)
Henri-Edmond Cross, between 1905 and 1906
