Artwork
Landscape at Saint-Charles, near Gisors, Sunset
Landscape at Saint-Charles, near Gisors, Sunset is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
Landscape at Saint-Charles, near Gisors, Sunset is an oil painting created by Camille Pissarro in 1896. It is an example of Impressionist art, characterized by its emphasis on capturing light and atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural landscape at dusk, with a warm yellow sky and trees in the foreground. The scene is peaceful, with rolling hills and indistinct buildings in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Pissarro's use of loose brushwork and emphasis on light and color creates a sense of movement and energy. The painting's focus on capturing the effects of light is characteristic of Impressionist technique.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Clark Art Institute's collection. Pissarro, a Danish-French artist, was influenced by various artists, including Gustave Courbet and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, and later collaborated with Georges Seurat and Paul Signac.
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…
