Painted in 1909 by French Neo-Impressionist Henri-Edmond Cross, Valley with Fir (Shade on the Mountain) masterfully employs the Pointillist technique to create a vibrant landscape. The scene captures the interplay of sunlight and shade over rolling hills, with a towering fir tree providing a striking focal point. Cross's use of dotted brushstrokes in harmonious colors brings an ethereal quality to this idyllic countryside setting. A true celebration of nature, this artwork exemplifies Cross’s contribution to the Neo-Impressionist movement.