Au Jardin du Luxembourg (1899) by Robert Henri

Au Jardin du Luxembourg - Robert Henri - 1899

Artwork Information

TitleAu Jardin du Luxembourg
ArtistRobert Henri
Date1899
Art MovementAmerican Realism

About Au Jardin du Luxembourg

The artwork, titled “Au Jardin du Luxembourg,” was created by Robert Henri in 1899. It belongs to the American Realism art movement and falls under the cityscape genre.

In this evocative piece, Henri captures the essence of a tranquil day at the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris. The painting portrays a serene park scene, with a variety of individuals leisurely strolling and interacting. The background features a stately building, its dome prominently silhouetted against the sky, bathed in a warm, golden light that suggests either sunrise or sunset. The foliage is lush and dark, framing the pathways and the pond in the foreground where children and adults gather. The overall atmosphere is one of calm and quiet reflection, beautifully rendered through Henri’s careful attention to light and shadow.

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