1875
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Canada
Dominant colour
Rue du Haut-de-l'Hermitage, Pontoise is a 1875 oil by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, depicting Building, held at National Gallery of Canada.
This painting depicts a serene street scene, with a woman walking down the center of a cobblestone road. The street is lined with buildings and trees, creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The artist's use of light and shadow adds texture and dimension to the scene. The painting's color palette is muted, with earthy tones that evoke a sense of calmness. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and serenity, inviting the viewer to step into the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look into 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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