1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hammer Museum
Dominant colour
Timber Yard at Saint-Mammès is a 1890 oil by Alfred Sisley, a Impressionism work, held at Hammer Museum.
The painting depicts a serene landscape, with a large tree standing prominently in the center. The tree's branches stretch upwards, while its trunk is surrounded by a small wooden structure and a few people. In the foreground, logs are scattered about, adding to the rustic atmosphere. The sky above is a brilliant blue, dotted with white clouds that seem to drift lazily across the canvas. The overall effect is one of peacefulness, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a hidden clearing deep in the countryside. This tranquil scene invites the viewer to step into the world of the 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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