Après-midi au jardin by H. Claude Pissarro

Hugues Claude Pissarro
b. 1935 | French

Après-midi au jardin
(Afternoon in the Garden)

Signed “H. Claude Pissarro” (lower right)
Oil on canvas

H. Claude Pissarro masterfully captures the radiant beauty of a sunlit garden in this vibrant composition. Two elegantly dressed women, one in brilliant turquoise and the other in deep blue, stroll beneath a parasol, accompanied by a young child. Surrounded by flowering plants and verdant foliage, the trio appears immersed in a tranquil world of color and light.

Thick, expressive brushstrokes transform the landscape into a tapestry of emerald greens, soft lilacs, pink blossoms and flashes of blue. Pissarro’s signature impasto technique gives the foliage and flowers a rich, sculptural texture, while the shimmering water and brilliant sky heighten the scene’s dreamlike atmosphere. The composition exudes a sense of vibrancy and wonder, inviting the viewer into this picturesque moment.

H. Claude Pissarro, a descendant of the renowned Impressionist Camille Pissarro, displayed remarkable artistic talent from an early age. He debuted his work at just 14 years old and later honed his skills at the prestigious École du Louvre and École Normale Supérieure in Paris. A pivotal moment in his career came in 1959, when he was commissioned by the White House to paint a portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, further establishing his reputation as a distinguished artist.

Pissarro’s work has since been showcased in prominent exhibitions throughout Europe and the United States, earning him international acclaim. Celebrated for his luminous palette, expressive handling of paint and charming scenes of everyday life, his compositions carry forward the artistic legacy of the Pissarro family while remaining distinctly his own. Highly sought after for their color, texture and joyful atmosphere, H. Claude Pissarro’s works continue to captivate collectors worldwide.

Canvas: 19 1/2" high x 23 3/4" wide (49.53 x 60.33 cm)
Frame: 28 3/4" high x 33" wide x 2 7/8" deep (73.03 x 83.82 x 7.30 cm)