Who painted Flood at Moret?

Flood at Moret was painted by Alfred Sisley in 1890.

Where can I see Flood at Moret?

Flood at Moret is held by Brooklyn Museum.

What movement is Flood at Moret?

Flood at Moret is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Flood at Moret

Alfred Sisley , 1890

Flood at Moret is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Alfred Sisley. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

About this work

Overview

Flood at Moret is a 1890 oil painting by Alfred Sisley, a French-born British artist associated with the Impressionist movement. It is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Loing River in flood at Moret-sur-Loing, showcasing Sisley's focus on capturing natural landscapes. The scene is characterized by bare trees, swollen water, and distant buildings on a slight hill.

Technique & Style

Sisley's use of loose, quick brushstrokes and a predominantly soft color palette, with touches of brighter hues like the red roof, exemplifies his Impressionist style. The artist's en plein air approach is evident in the work's spontaneous feel.

History & Provenance

The painting is one of a series of landscapes Sisley produced in the Moret-sur-Loing region. Created in 1890, it is now held in the Brooklyn Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alfred Sisley

Alfred Sisley (; French: ; 30 October 1839–29 January 1899) was a French-Born British Impressionist landscape painter who was born to British parents, but spent most of his life in France.