View of Marly-le-Roi from Coeur-Volant
Original title: View of Marly-le-Roi from Coeur-Volant
kurzbeschreibung
Alfred Sisley painted this view near Marly-le-Roi in 1876 in oil on canvas. A house stands in the foreground, trees show autumn colour, and a village spreads out in the distance.
Description
A building with a steep, sloping roof and a veranda enclosed by a lattice fence sits among plants and flowers. On the path in front, a child pushes a cart. To the right, trees with yellow-orange leaves stand out, a sign of autumn. Beyond the scene, a town with houses and trees unfolds under a blue sky with clouds.
Context
Sisley made the painting during his time in Marly-le-Roi, where he lived between 1875 and 1877. Back then, the surroundings were a common subject for Impressionist painters. In this phase, Sisley devoted himself especially to capturing light and atmosphere in the landscape.
Impact
Bold colours and clearly visible brushstrokes give the picture a lively, Impressionist feel. The warm tones of the foliage strengthen the autumnal impression, while the blue sky creates a cheerful mood.
Technique
Sisley worked in oil on canvas and used loose, visible brushstrokes, as is typical of Impressionism. The colours are applied brightly; light and shadow arise from colour contrasts, not from fine gradations.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)