1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
Dominant colour
The Poultry market, Pontoise is a 1892 oil by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, depicting Poultry, held at Norton Simon Museum.
This painting shows a bustling outdoor market scene. In the foreground, a woman in a blue dress and red headscarf stands with her back to the viewer, surrounded by people and crates. The atmosphere is lively, with many figures engaged in various activities. The artist's use of color and light adds depth and texture to the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of vibrant activity, capturing the sights and sounds of a busy market. To learn more about the artist's technique and style, explore the works of 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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