Oil paint
Oil paint is a slow-drying art medium made with pigment and a drying-oil binder that allows extended working time, smooth blending, and layered application.
Painter
Henri-Edmond Cross
Henri-Edmond Cross was a French Neo-Impressionist painter known for Mediterranean landscapes, radiant watercolor, and broad, separated strokes of color.
Henri-Edmond Cross quick facts
Henri-Edmond Cross's documented painting methods, materials, and contributions to French Neo-Impressionism are summarized below.
| Born | 1856 · Douai, France |
|---|---|
| Died | 1910 · Saint-Clair, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Movement | Neo-Impressionism |
| Paint types | Oil paint · Watercolor |
| Painting surfaces | Canvas · Paper |
| Painting methods | Moved from tightly placed dots to broad, block-like brushmarks and luminous divided-color watercolor |
| Other media | Drawing and printmaking |
| Common subjects | Mediterranean gardens, beaches, sea views, figures, and coastal landscape |
| Notable works | The Artist's Garden at Saint-Clair, The Beach at Saint-Clair, and Evening Air |
Sources: The Met: The Artist's Garden at Saint-Clair, Allen Memorial Art Museum: Cross, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza: Cross.
Paint types used
Review the paint media documented in Henri-Edmond Cross's work, including the tools and effects associated with each medium.
Watercolor paint
Watercolor paint is a water-based art medium made with pigment and a water-soluble binder, typically applied in transparent washes on absorbent paper.
Surface types used
These painting supports appear in Henri-Edmond Cross's documented works and studies, with links to their material characteristics.
Canvas
Canvas is a woven fabric support, commonly cotton or linen, used for painting and sold either raw or prepared with a compatible ground layer.
Paper
Paper is an absorbent sheet material made from pressed fibers, with weight, sizing, and surface texture controlling moisture tolerance and paint behavior.
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