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La Seine à Billancourt, by Alfred Sisley, oil, 1890

La Seine à Billancourt

Alfred Sisley

1890

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

La Seine à Billancourt is a 1890 oil by Alfred Sisley, a Impressionism work, depicting Seine, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Alfred Sisley
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a river, possibly the Seine, flowing through it. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky dotted with clouds. In the foreground, people are walking along the riverbank, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting is a beautiful example of a landscape, inviting the viewer to step into its peaceful world. For more works like this, explore the art of 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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