Artwork

Summer Landscape, Eragny

Summer Landscape, Eragny, by Camille Pissarro, oil, 1894
Summer Landscape, Eragny, by Camille Pissarro, oil, 1894

Summer Landscape, Eragny is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Summer Landscape, Eragny is a 1894 oil painting by Camille Pissarro, a Danish-French artist associated with the Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist movements.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene rural scene with grazing cattle, a village, and a poplar tree, capturing a tranquil summer atmosphere. A lone figure on a dirt path adds a sense of scale to the idyllic landscape.

Technique & Style

Pissarro's work is characterized by its focus on light and everyday subjects, reflecting his Impressionist roots. The painting's use of soft colors and gentle light effects creates a peaceful ambiance.

History & Provenance

Pissarro studied under notable artists such as Gustave Courbet and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot before adopting Neo-Impressionist techniques. The painting was created in 1894, during a period of transition in Pissarro's style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Camille Pissarro

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…