Landschap met een grote boom

About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 149 mm x breedte 110 mm

Art Historical Context

**Landschap met een boom (Landscape with a Large Tree Created by Lucien Pissarro (1873–1944), the talented son of Impressionist master Camille Pissarro, this invites viewers into a serene natural scene dominated by a majestic tree. Lucien, active during a pivotal era bridging Impressionism and modernism, honed his skills in landscape depiction, often drawing from the French countryside traditions of his heritage. Though small in scale—measuring 149 mm high by 110 mm wide—this print exemplifies his ability to evoke vastness through intimate composition. Etching, an intaglio technique involving acid-etched metal plates, allowed Pissarro to achieve fine lines and rich tonal contrasts ideal for capturing foliage textures and atmospheric depth. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, etchings like this made high-quality art accessible beyond paintings, bridging fine art and printmaking. Lucien’s works reflect the Post-Impressionist emphasis on pattern and light, influenced by his father’s legacy. This piece, with its poetic focus on a single grand tree, highlights nature’s quiet power—a timeless theme in European landscape art. A gem for print enthusiasts, it showcases Pissarro’s precision and sensitivity to the everyday sublime.

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...