Who painted Setting Sun?

Setting Sun was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1879.

Where can I see Setting Sun?

Setting Sun is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Setting Sun?

Setting Sun is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Setting Sun

Camille Pissarro , 1879

Setting Sun is a print by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Setting Sun, created in 1879 by Camille Pissarro, is a landscape print embodying the artist's transition between Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist styles.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a serene landscape at sunset, with warm, golden hues in the sky contrasting softer, cooler tones in the trees and grass, evoking a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes, the print conveys spontaneity and movement, reflecting Pissarro's experimentation with capturing light and color.

History & Provenance

Setting Sun is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting Pissarro's influence within both Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist movements.

Context

Pissarro's artistic development was shaped by mentors Gustave Courbet and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, later evolving through collaborations with Georges Seurat and Paul Signac.

Artist & collection

Artist

Camille Pissarro

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…