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Student Artwork Guide

The Creuse

Name Class Date

ferdinand guillaumin, The Creuse (1910). Public domain.

The facts

Artist
ferdinand guillaumin wahooart.com/en/artists/ferdinand-guillaumin/
Artist’s dates
1841 – 1927
Painted
1910

In context

The Creuse — ferdinand guillaumin

When was this painted?

  1. 1840
  2. 1850
  3. 1860
  4. 1870
  5. 1880
  6. 1890
  7. 1900
  8. 1910
  9. 1920

Shaded: the lifetime of ferdinand guillaumin (1841–1927) ▲ this work, 1910

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Sap Green #546648

    Catalogued palette

    • #546648
    • #A0854D
    • #2F2D22
    • #D5C38E
    Main colour name
    Sap Green
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Bold How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Balanced How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    ferdinand guillaumin

    Born in Paris, France

    early life and career

    ferdinand guillaumin, a french impressionist painter and lithographer, was born on february 16, 1841. his artistic journey began in the mid-19th century, a time when impressionism was gaining momentum in france.

    contribution to impressionism

    guillaumin's work significantly contributed to the development of impressionism, a movement that sought to capture the fleeting impressions of light and color in the natural world. as an active member of this group, he participated in several exhibitions, showcasing his unique style.

    his paintings often featured dreamy, soft landscapes, which resonated with the spirit of impressionism.

    guillaumin's use of vibrant colors and loose brushstrokes added to the movement's characteristic spontaneity.

    notable works and associations

    mount holyoke college art museum, which houses an impressive collection of artworks, including those by guillaumin, is a notable institution that has contributed to the preservation of his legacy.

    claude monet, another prominent impressionist painter, was a close associate of guillaumin, and both artists often exhibited their works together.

    guillaumin's style also shows influences from symbolism, a movement that emphasized the world of dreams and mysticism, as seen in his use of bold colors and emotive subjects.

    legacy and remembrance

    ferdinand guillaumin passed away on june 26, 1927, but his contributions to impressionism remain invaluable. his work can be found in various museums and collections, including those featured on mount holyoke college art museum (united states) and other notable institutions. explore more of guillaumin's works and the impressionist movement on AllPaintingsStore: ferdinand guillaumin | 3 artworks impressionism art movement

    Where to read more

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    guillaumin, ferdinand. The Creuse. 1910, https://wahooart.com/en/art/ferdinand-guillaumin-the-creuse-8DP2JL-en/
    APA
    guillaumin, ferdinand (1910). The Creuse [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/ferdinand-guillaumin-the-creuse-8DP2JL-en/
    Chicago
    ferdinand guillaumin. The Creuse. 1910. https://wahooart.com/en/art/ferdinand-guillaumin-the-creuse-8DP2JL-en/
    Harvard
    guillaumin, ferdinand (1910) The Creuse. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/ferdinand-guillaumin-the-creuse-8DP2JL-en/

    Look closely

    The Creuse — ferdinand guillaumin

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Sunset at Ivry (1873), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. ferdinand guillaumin was about 69 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
    5. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.