Léo Gausson
1860–1944 · French · 16 artworks
ImpressionismPost-ImpressionismRealismImpastoBroken colorPlein air paintingNaturalistic depictionUse of light and shadow
artist bio
Léo Gausson was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for his landscapes and scenes of daily life. Although not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his work reflects the transition from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism, capturing the essence of the French countryside.
what you'll learn
Studying Gausson's work allows students to explore the nuances between Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, focusing on the use of color and brushstroke to convey mood and atmosphere. Students can also learn about the influence of rural life on artistic expression.
related: Paul Cezanne, Camille Pissarro, Armand Guillaumin
16 artworks
Ferme et champs de blé à Gouvernes
1910
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Untitled
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Autoportrait
1889
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Bord de Marne à Lagny
1892
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Portrait d'Antonio Cortès
1883
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La Marne et les bateaux lavoirs à Lagny
1885
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Self-portrait
1900
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Les Grands Rochers dans la forêt
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Le chemin creux à Gouvernes
1892
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The entrance to the hamlet
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La Rue Cortot à Montmartre
1884
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Les grands arbres dans la clairière
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Les arbres du quai de la Gourdine à Lagny
1885
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Les Meules près du chemin
1892
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Landscape with Three Trees
1886
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L'orage
1899
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