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La Seine au Point du jour (D. 297), by Alfred Sisley, oil, 1890

La Seine au Point du jour (D. 297)

Alfred Sisley

1890

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

Overview

La Seine au Point du jour (D. 297) is a 1890 oil by Alfred Sisley, a Impressionism work, depicting Seine, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Alfred Sisley
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting shows a serene river scene at dawn. The river, likely the Seine, stretches across the canvas, with a few boats moored along its banks. On the left, a cluster of buildings stands, while trees dot the landscape on the right. The sky above is a soft, muted grey, reflecting the calm atmosphere of the scene. The artist's use of light and color creates a sense of tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world depicted. The brushstrokes are delicate, with an emphasis on capturing the soft play of light on the water and surrounding landscape. To explore more works like this, look into the oeuvre of artist Alfred Sisley.

About the artist

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Artist

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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