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The Conversation, Louveciennes, by Camille Pissarro, oil, 1870

The Conversation, Louveciennes

Camille Pissarro

1870

oil

canvas

From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection

Dominant colour

Overview

The Conversation, Louveciennes is a 1870 oil by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, depicting Woman, held at Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.

Who painted this?
Camille Pissarro
When & what style?
1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection

About this work

This painting shows a group of people standing in a garden, surrounded by trees and a fence. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and the scene appears to be set in the late 19th century. In the foreground, a woman in a long black dress stands out, while others are visible in the background. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up 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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