Artwork
The Seine at Port-Marly, Piles of Sand
The Seine at Port-Marly, Piles of Sand is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Alfred Sisley. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 16633
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection
About this work
Overview
The Seine at Port-Marly, Piles of Sand is an oil-on-canvas painting by Alfred Sisley, created during his residence in Marly-le-Roi from 1875 to 1878.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a workday scene on the Seine River, where laborers are dredging sand to aid barge navigation, offering a glimpse into the river's industrial use.
Context
This work diverges from typical Impressionist representations of the Seine, which often featured leisure activities; instead, Sisley highlights the river's role in supporting the livelihoods of local workers.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
