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The Louvre from the Pont Neuf, by Camille Pissarro, oil, 1902

The Louvre from the Pont Neuf

Camille Pissarro

1902

oil

canvas

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

The Louvre from the Pont Neuf is a 1902 oil by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, depicting Seine, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
Camille Pissarro
When & what style?
1902 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting shows a view of the Seine River in Paris, with the Louvre Museum in the background. The scene is depicted in muted colors, with a focus on the play of light on the water and the surrounding buildings. In the foreground, a few people are walking along the riverbank, while a couple of boats are visible on the water. The overall atmosphere is one of calmness and serenity, with the soft colors and gentle brushstrokes creating a sense of tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful scene, 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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