The Pink Cloud (1896) — Henri-Edmond Cross
Evening light, divided into music. In this radiant Neo-Impressionist scene, Cross lets a single rose-tinted cloud drift above the Mediterranean as the shore shimmers in tesserae of turquoise, lilac, and gold. Colour is laid in luminous facets; air seems to vibrate. It’s serenity with a spark—Riviera atmosphere distilled to pure colour and light.
Why it captivates
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Divisionism’s glow — tiny strokes fuse at a distance into living, breathing light.
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Poetic focus — a single pink cloud turns sky into theatre and sea into echo.
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Mediterranean palette — sun-washed blues and violets lifted by warm citrus notes.
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Modern yet gentle — graphic enough for contemporary spaces, calm enough for bedrooms and studies.
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Conversation-starter — a signature moment from the French Neo-Impressionist circle.
What you’ll see
A horizon of quiet sea flecked with broken colour; low coastal scrub and trees catching the last warmth; and above, the titular pink cloud—soft-edged, glowing, and mirrored by notes in the water. Up close: lively, jewel-like marks. A few steps back: seamless, vibrating harmony.
A richer historical frame
By the mid-1890s, Cross—close to Signac and heir to Seurat’s optical experiments—had refined Divisionism into a warmer, more lyrical idiom shaped by the Riviera’s light. Works like The Pink Cloud trust colour relationships to conjure mood: scientific precision turned to sunlit poetry.
Choose your finish
🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.
💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich colour and fine gradations.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
Size (W × H)
841 × 747 mm (approx. 33.11 × 29.41 in)
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Orientation: Landscape
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Aspect ratio: ~1.126 : 1
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Nearest standard frame: 70 × 100 cm (landscape) with a custom mat window cut to ~837 × 743 mm (2–3 mm overlap).
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Framing tips:
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Classic: warm off-white mat, slim walnut or black moulding.
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Contemporary: float-mount in 70 × 100 cm or A0 for generous negative space.
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A-size option: Prefer A-series? We can supply an A1-friendly 594 × 841 mm version on request.
Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Title | The Pink Cloud |
| Artist | Henri-Edmond Cross |
| Date | 1896 |
| Historical Context | French Neo-Impressionism / Divisionism; optical colour mixing and Riviera light |
| Print Size | 841 mm (W) × 747 mm (H) |
| Available Finishes | Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails |
| Paper Weight | 160 gsm archival matte |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation) |
| Canvas Weight | 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Printed in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Modern-art lovers drawn to colour and light
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Designers & stylists curating bright, relaxed interiors
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Collectors of Post-/Neo-Impressionist works
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Gift-givers seeking a radiant, timeless seascape
Our Commitment
Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.
Let a note of Riviera dusk drift through your space—order your Pink Cloud print today.
