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Livadă înflorită

Camille Pissarro

1872

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Livadă înflorită is a 1872 unspecified by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Camille Pissarro
When & what style?: 1872 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a quiet orchard in early spring. A few bare trees stand with pale blossoms just starting to bloom. Two people walk along a dirt path—one ahead, one behind—while another person sits on a low wall under a tree. The sky is soft and cloudy, with light blue and gray tones. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, almost like quick sketches. This style was new at the time—artists were trying to capture light and movement instead of perfect details. This painting is an example of Impressionism.