Who painted Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons)?

Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons) was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1878.

Where can I see Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons)?

Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons)?

Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons)?

Museum-quality prints of Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons)

Camille Pissarro , 1878

Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: below image at left in graphite: No 2 2e série / Marchande de marrons; below image at right in graphite: C. Pissarro; verso: at upper center in graphite in later hand: 1062; at bottom left in graphite in later hand: D.15 2/2; at bottom right in graphite in later hand: 13
Markings: Marked:recto: none; verso: National Gallery of Art

About this work

Overview

Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons) is a drypoint print by Camille Pissarro, dating to 1878. The work depicts a scene of everyday life in a bustling outdoor market.

Subject & Meaning

The print focuses on three women engaged in selling chestnuts, a common street food at the time. Their activities, sitting, leaning, and stirring, are set amidst a lively market backdrop.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, sketchy lines and quick, rough strokes, the drypoint conveys a sense of movement. The monochrome palette (black and white on laid paper) emphasizes the immediacy of the observed scene.

Context

Created during Pissarro's involvement with Impressionism, this work reflects the movement's emphasis on capturing modern life and everyday moments in a spontaneous, unpolished manner.