In het café

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**In het café** is a delicate wood engraving by Lucien Parro, created between 1889 and 1893. The son of Impressionist master Camille Piss, Lucien was a skilled printmaker who bridged Impressionism and emerging modernist styles in late 19th-century Europe This intimate work, measuring just 102mm high by 82mm wide, captures a café scene—evoking the social hubs of fin-de-siècle France and beyond, where artists and intellectuals gathered. Its Dutch title hints at cross-cultural influences, possibly reflecting Lucien's travels or the cosmopolitan art circles of the era. Wood engraving, the chosen ...

About the Artist

Lucien Pissarro · 1863–1944

Lucien Pissarro (1863–1944) stands as a unique bridge between French Impressionism and British modernism, successfully navigating multiple artistic movements and mediums throughout his seven-decade career. Born in Paris as the eldest son of the celebrated Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro, Lucien inherited not only his father's artistic talent but also his commitment to innovation and experim...