Media: oil on linen on board
Dimensions: 10.75”x 8.5”
Date: 1902
Camille
Pissarro is known as the “Father of Impressionism.” He was the oldest of the
French Impressionistic group, and mentored many other artists including Paul Cézanne
and Paul Gaugin. For most of his life, Pissarro faced severe criticism for his
innovative work, but today his works and style are recognized. Most of his
paintings are outdoor, or en-plein-air.
“Camille Pissarro has been a revolutionary through the revitalized
working methods with which he has endowed painting,” wrote art critic Octave
Mirbeau.
Pissarro painted many pictures of the landscape, peasants, and
buildings of Éragny. This is one of many that Camille Pissarro completed in his
life.
I chose this painting because of its peaceful atmosphere. The two figures
wander the garden, surrounded by nature. The painting is an impression of the
scene, without minute details, with more of a dreamlike intent.
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