Who painted Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise?

Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1879.

Where can I see Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise?

Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise?

Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise

Camille Pissarro , 1879

Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1951.356
Credit line: Gift of the Hanna Fund

About this work

Overview

Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise is a landscape painting by Camille Pissarro, created during his time in the rural village of L'Hermitage near Pontoise.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene forest clearing with a man resting against a tree, surrounded by sun-dappled foliage and wildflowers, capturing a moment of everyday rural life.

Technique & Style

Pissarro employed a restricted palette of pure hues, applying paint in systematic diagonal brushstrokes, which he likened to knitting, to achieve a shimmering effect.

History & Provenance

The painting was exhibited in the fourth Impressionist exhibition in 1879, during a period when Pissarro was struggling financially and artistically.