Henri-Edmond Cross
The Golden Isles are the islands of Hyères, at the French Côte d'Azur. Today's painting was created by the French artist Henri-Edmond Cross, mostly acclaimed as a master of Neo-Impressionism. It is almost an abstract work, composed of several horizontal, colored bands, which allow for the beach, sea, and sky to be distinguished from one another. In reference to Japanese print techniques, especially to ukiyo-e, Cross placed the horizon high in the image, making the sea the focus of the composition. The light, which is reflected on the surface, characterized by many golden touches, appears to be the main subject.
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