Valley with Fir (Shade on the Mountain) 1909

Henri-Edmond Cross's "Valley with Fir (Shade on the Mountain)" (1909) is a vibrant example of Neo-Impressionism. The artist, also known as Henri-Edmond Delacroix, employed a technique called pointillism, where small dots of pure color are applied to the canvas to create the illusion of form and light. The piece captures a peaceful landscape with a prominent fir tree, lush greenery, and a distant mountainous valley. The interplay of light and color, particularly the vivid yellows, blues, and greens, evokes a sense of tranquility and the beauty of nature. This artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.