Landscape with Stars - Henri-Edmond Cross

In Landscape with Stars, Henri-Edmond Cross transforms the natural world into a luminous, dreamlike vision. The scene is built from radiant points and patches of colour, with glowing stars suspended above a simplified landscape that feels both serene and otherworldly. The careful placement of complementary hues creates a shimmering surface that seems to vibrate with light. Painted in oil on canvas around 1906–1907, this work is a striking example of Cross’s mature Neo-Impressionist style. Moving beyond strict optical theory, he uses colour expressively rather than descriptively, anticipating later modern movements. Landscape with Stars is contemplative and poetic—a celebration of colour, atmosphere, and the quiet mystery of the night.