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Farm at Montfoucault in Snow, by Camille Pissarro, oil, 1875

Farm at Montfoucault in Snow

Camille Pissarro

1875

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

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Overview

Farm at Montfoucault in Snow is a 1875 oil by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, depicting Snow, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
Camille Pissarro
When & what style?
1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a serene winter scene, with a farmhouse and surrounding landscape covered in snow. The artist's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of calm and tranquility. In the foreground, a man is shown standing in front of a gate, while a few animals are scattered around the yard. The snow-covered trees and rolling hills in the background add to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. This painting is a great example of Camille Pissarro's work, and you can learn more about his style and technique by looking up the artist Camille Pissarro.

About the artist

Portrait of Camille Pissarro
Artist

Camille Pissarro

Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro ( piss-AR-oh; French: ; 10 July 1830 – 13 November 1903) was a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter born on the island of Saint Thomas (now in the US Virgin Islands, but then in the Danish West Indies).

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