Canal in Autumn (Gisors)

Henri Le Sidaner painted ‘Canal in Autumn (Gisors)’ in 1913. Oil on canvas. Cleveland Museum of Art.

The autumn scene captures a canal bordered by trees. The brushwork is dappled, creating a shimmering effect on the water.

Le Sidaner often depicted tranquil settings without figures. He combined Impressionist influences with his own intimate style.

Le Sidaner settled in Gerberoy, Picardy, painting there for over thirty years. His works are known for their atmospheric quality.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/2011.73