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Street in Moret, by Alfred Sisley, oil, 1896

Street in Moret

Alfred Sisley

1896

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Dominant colour

Overview

Street in Moret is a 1896 oil by Alfred Sisley, a Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Alfred Sisley
When & what style?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a street scene in a small town. The street is lined with buildings, and people are walking along it. The sky is blue with clouds. The buildings are painted in shades of white, pink, and brown. The street is empty except for a few people walking in the distance. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the play of light on the buildings and the street. The artist, Alfred Sisley, was known for his landscapes and cityscapes. This painting is a good example of his work. If you want to learn more about his style and technique, you should look up the artist Alfred Sisley.

About the artist

Portrait of Alfred Sisley
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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