Who painted Houses by a Road?

Houses by a Road was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1859.

Where can I see Houses by a Road?

Houses by a Road is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Houses by a Road?

Houses by a Road is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Houses by a Road?

Museum-quality prints of Houses by a Road are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Houses by a Road

Camille Pissarro , 1859

Houses by a Road is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: upper left in graphite: no 4; lower left in graphite: C.Pissarro 1859; lower right in brown ink: La Roche Guyon; verso: at upper left in graphite in later hand: 80 [underlined]; at upper center in graphite in later hand: WCA 1526; at left in graphite in later hand: 678
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

Houses by a Road is a drawing created by Camille Pissarro in 1859 using pen, brown ink, and graphite on gray-blue laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene landscape featuring simple houses along a road, surrounded by trees and bushes, capturing a quiet scene of everyday life.

Technique & Style

Pissarro's use of varied line work and shading, achieved through different shades of brown, creates depth and texture, demonstrating a careful and deliberate approach to the drawing.

Context

This work reflects elements of both Impressionism and Realism, styles that focus on capturing contemporary life and landscapes in a straightforward manner.