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Saint-Mammès. June Sunshine
Saint-Mammès. June Sunshine is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Alfred Sisley. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Saint-Mammès.
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Overview
Saint-Mammès. June Sunshine is a landscape painting created by Alfred Sisley in 1896 using oil paint. It is part of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Loing river in Saint-Mammès, with a curved riverbank lined with trees and figures. The atmosphere is tranquil, capturing a moment of relaxation.
Technique & Style
Sisley, known for his dedication to plein air painting, rendered the scene with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves of lush green trees, and a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
