Evening Air
1893 Musée d'Orsay
About this artwork
This large-scale oil painting on canvas is a classic example of Neo-Impressionist divisionism, created using small dots of pure color to achieve a vibrating effect. It currently resides in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
Did you know?
Henri-Edmond Cross was a pivotal figure in the development of Neo-Impressionism, often credited with helping lead the movement toward the brighter, more decorative palettes of Fauvism. The term 'L'air du soir' reflects his deep fascination with the southern French light and his desire to evoke a timeless, dreamlike atmosphere rather than a fleeting moment in time.
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Evening Air
Henri-Edmond Cross, 1893
