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Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny

Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny, by Camille Pissarro, oil, 1898
Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny, by Camille Pissarro, oil, 1898

Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario.

About this work

Overview

Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny is an 1898 oil painting by Camille Pissarro, depicting a serene outdoor scene of two women working in a garden on a grey spring day.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays two women engaged in gardening, dressed in traditional attire, amidst bare trees and a wooden fence, evoking a sense of everyday rural life in early spring.

Technique & Style

Pissarro employed loose, expressive brushstrokes and a thoughtful use of color and light to convey a balance of calmness and subtle energy within the scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1898, the work is associated with the Post-Impressionist movement. It is part of the collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Art Gallery of Ontario open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny?

Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1898.

Where can I see Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny?

Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny is held by Art Gallery of Ontario.

What movement is Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny?

Femmes dans un clos, printemps, temps gris, Éragny is associated with Post-Impressionism.