Artwork
Summer Landscape, Eragny
Summer Landscape, Eragny is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Overview
Summer Landscape, Eragny is a 1894 oil painting by Camille Pissarro, a Danish-French artist associated with the Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist movements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene with grazing cattle, a village, and a poplar tree, capturing a tranquil summer atmosphere. A lone figure on a dirt path adds a sense of scale to the idyllic landscape.
Technique & Style
Pissarro's work is characterized by its focus on light and everyday subjects, reflecting his Impressionist roots. The painting's use of soft colors and gentle light effects creates a peaceful ambiance.
History & Provenance
Pissarro studied under notable artists such as Gustave Courbet and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot before adopting Neo-Impressionist techniques. The painting was created in 1894, during a period of transition in Pissarro's style.
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Artist & collection
The Field and the Great Walnut Tree in Winter, Eragny
Le pré et le grand noyer, printemps, Eragny
The banks of the Viosne at Osny in grey weather, winter
View of the Village of Marly-le-Roi
View of Bazincourt
Meadows at Le Valhermeil, Auvers-sur-Oise
The Delafolie House, Éragny
Kitchen Gardens at L'Hermitage, Pontoise
A Bird's-Eye View