Is Portrait of Madame Cross under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

What topics does Portrait of Madame Cross explore?

female-portrait, hat, purple, dress, handbag, flower, color, pointillism

The painting’s color palette prominently features shades of blue, green, and yellow. What is the significance of this color choice?

It mimics the colors found in the sitter’s clothing.

The painting utilizes a technique known as Pointillism. What distinguishes this method from traditional Impressionist painting?

It applies tiny dots of color side by side rather than mixing them on the palette.

Artwork Info: Portrait of Madame Cross - light-infused landscapes

Portrait of Madame Cross

Acrylic On Canvas
WallArt
Neo-Impressionism
1901
Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai

Henri Edmond Cross (1856 – 1910)

French Neo-Impressionist painter known for atmospheric landscapes and pioneering Pointillism’s expressive use of color, influencing Fauvism and modern art.

Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai (Duffel, France)

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About this artwork

Title: Portrait of Madame Cross
Artist: Henri Edmond Cross
Year: 1901
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai
Movement: Neo-Impressionism
Medium type: WallArt
Color palette: Neutrals
Main color: Putty

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Year: 1901
Artist: Henri Edmond Cross
Movement: Neo-Impressionism
Medium: Oil on canvas
Notable elements or techniques: Pointillist technique
Artistic style: Atmospheric
Subject or theme: Portraiture

Portrait of Madame Cross

Henri Edmond Cross (1856 – 1910)

Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai (Duffel, France)

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