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Wooded Landscape at L'Hermitage, Pontoise (Paysage sous bois, a L'Hermitage, Pontoise)

Camille Pissarro

1879

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Wooded Landscape at L'Hermitage, Pontoise (Paysage sous bois, a L'Hermitage, Pontoise) is a 1879 ink by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Camille Pissarro
When & what style?: 1879 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a wooded landscape with trees and foliage in various shades of brown and gray. In the foreground, a few trees stand out with darker trunks and branches, while the background is filled with lighter, more muted tones. A subtle detail in the painting is the use of soft, feathery brushstrokes to capture the texture of the trees and foliage. This technique adds depth and dimension to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye into the landscape. For more works that explore the interplay of light and shadow, consider the technique of chiaroscuro.