1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
Dominant colour
St. Martin's Summers, near Moret-sur-Loing is a 1896 oil by Alfred Sisley, a Impressionism work, held at Musée Marmottan Monet.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a meandering stream that flows from the foreground into the distance. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and rolling hills, with a clear blue sky above. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes creates a sense of tranquility and peacefulness. In the foreground, the stream is lined with trees and bushes, their leaves a vibrant green. The trees are depicted in various shades of brown and gray, with some appearing to be bare, while others are still in leaf. The hills in the distance are a soft, muted green, and the sky above is a brilliant blue. The painting's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of light and color, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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