1873
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Dominant colour
A Turn in the Road is a 1873 oil by Alfred Sisley, a Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a road winding through a lush landscape. The road, rendered in soft, earthy tones, curves gently to the right, flanked by trees and greenery that stretch towards the sky. In the distance, a few figures are visible, adding a sense of human presence to the otherwise tranquil atmosphere. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, imbuing the scene with a sense of movement and life. The artist's use of color is subdued yet effective, capturing the soft play of light and shadow on the landscape. For more on the Impressionist technique of capturing light and color, explore the works of Alfred Sisley.
Alfred Sisley (; French: ; 30 October 1839–29 January 1899) was a French-Born British Impressionist landscape painter who was born to British parents, but spent most of his life in France.
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