La Promenade (The Cypresses)

Cross, Henri-Edmond

La Promenade (The Cypresses), 1897

Original color lithograph

Henri-Edmond Cross — La Promenade (The Cypresses) (1897). Very fine proof on chine appliqué to heavyweight vellum, signed and numbered in pencil; edition 100 proofs for the Album d’estampes originales de la Galerie Vollard (Johnson 27). Full margins; minor tiny breaks and slight yellowing in large margins noted.

Image size: 28.5" x 41"

Literature: Johnson 27

Description: Henri-Edmond Cross’s “La Promenade (The Cypresses)” (1897) is a masterful original color lithograph that radiates the artist’s signature luminosity and vibrant palette. Rendered with exquisite precision, this work captures the tranquil beauty of Mediterranean cypresses, their rhythmic forms guiding the viewer through a sunlit landscape. Printed on chine appliqué and mounted to heavyweight vellum, this impression is celebrated for its clarity and depth, reflecting Cross’s pivotal role in the Neo-Impressionist movement. Issued for the prestigious Album d’estampes originales de la Galerie Vollard, “La Promenade” stands as a testament to Cross’s innovative approach to color and light, offering a serene yet dynamic vision that continues to captivate collectors and connoisseurs alike.

$ 4,500