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Factory on the Oise at Pontoise

Camille Pissarro

1873

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Factory on the Oise at Pontoise is a 1873 graphite by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Camille Pissarro
When & what style?: 1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet riverbank with a small factory in the distance. The water is calm, with a few ripples near the shore. Trees stand bare on the left, and the factory’s tall smokestacks loom behind simple buildings. The artist used loose brushstrokes and soft colors, focusing on light and atmosphere. This style was new at the time—less about detail, more about capturing a moment. Want to see more? Look up Impressionism.