In het Bois de Boulogne bij Parijs
Isaac Israels
ca. 1906
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
33; 46
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
Isaac Israëls' *In het Bois de Boune bij Parijs* (ca. 1906) captures a fleeting moment in one of Paris's most beloved green spaces, the Bois de Boulogne. intimate oil on canvas, measuring just 33 x 46 cm, depicts park's leisurely atmosphere during the Belle Époque—a when Parisians flocked to its winding paths for strolls, carriage rides, and social outings amid lush woodlands on the city's edge. Israëls, a prominent Dutch painter and son of Joseph Israëls, had immersed himself in Parisian life by the early 1900s, drawn to its vibrant modernity. Painted with loose, impressionistic brushstrokes...