Artwork
Autumn, Morning Mist, Éragny-sur-Epte
Autumn, Morning Mist, Éragny-sur-Epte is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Autumn, Morning Mist, Éragny-sur-Epte is a 1902 oil painting by Camille Pissarro, a Danish-French artist associated with the Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural landscape at Éragny-sur-Epte, with trees, a vast open field, and a soft, misty sky. Two indistinct figures are visible in the foreground, adding a sense of human presence to the tranquil scene.
Technique & Style
Pissarro's characteristic brushwork is evident in the painting, which captures the atmospheric effects of morning mist and autumnal tones through a blend of colors, including grays, whites, and greens.
History & Provenance
Pissarro was influenced by various artists, including Gustave Courbet and Georges Seurat, and played a significant role in both Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro ( piss-AR-oh; French: ; 10 July 1830 – 13 November 1903) was a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter born on the island of Saint Thomas (now in the US Virgin Islands, but then in the…
