Parisian Landscapes: The Borough of Perros-Guirec

About this work

This painting shows three people working in a dry, grassy field near the ocean. One person in a long dress stands holding what looks like a walking stick, while another bends over carrying a basket. A third person walks away in the distance. Behind them, a small village with a church steeple sits by the water, and the sky is pale with fluffy clouds. The artist used quick, sketchy brushstrokes to show light and movement, especially in the grass and clouds. This style was common in France at the time. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists like this one played with light and color.