{"product_id":"peasant-woman-stretched-out-on-the-grass-henri-edmond-cross","title":"Peasant Woman Stretched out on the Grass - Henri-Edmond Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis oil on wood painting by Henri-Edmond Cross depicts a peasant woman reclining on a grassy hill. Executed in the Neo-Impressionist style, the artwork features visible brushstrokes and a harmonious colour palette of greens and blues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHenri-Edmond Cross, a French painter born in 1856, is known for his contributions to the Neo-Impressionist movement. Cross, along with artists like Seurat and Signac, explored the science of colour and optics, applying small, distinct dots of pure colour to the canvas that would then blend in the viewer's eye, a technique known as pointillism. However, Cross's style evolved, and he began using broader, more expressive brushstrokes, moving away from the strict dot-like application. 'Peasant Woman Stretched out on the Grass' exemplifies Cross's later style. The painting depicts a woman reclining on a grassy hill, her form blending with the natural surroundings. The colour palette is dominated by greens and blues, with touches of white and brown. The brushstrokes are visible and create a sense of movement and light. The composition is simple, with the woman's figure taking centre stage against the backdrop of the rolling hills and sky. The work captures a moment of quiet repose, inviting the viewer to contemplate the relationship between humanity and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezicht-op-een-kanaal-met-een-zeilschip-jan-toorop\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGezicht op een kanaal met een zeilschip - Jan Toorop — Jan Toorop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/usines-pres-de-charleroi-maximilien-luce\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUsines près de Charleroi - Maximilien Luce — Maximilien Luce\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henri-Edmond Cross","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57698748760399,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57698751676751,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57698751709519,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57698751742287,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57698751775055,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Peasant-Woman-Stretched-out-on-the-Grass_Poster_CompositorV1_1778807645901.jpg?v=1778813071","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/peasant-woman-stretched-out-on-the-grass-henri-edmond-cross","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}