Haystacks, Morning, Eragny

Camille Pissarro

Created:
Movement:
1899
Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionist landscape, Rural tranquility
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Dimensions:
25 x 31 1/2 in. (63.5 x 80 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Camille Pissarro's "Haystacks, Morning, Eragny" (1899)

Camille Pissarro, a pivotal figure in the Impressionist movement, created "Haystacks, Morning, Eragny" in 1899, utilizing oil on canvas to capture the serene rural landscape of Eragny, where he lived during the latter part of his life. This painting exemplifies Pissarro's dedication to depicting the effects of light and atmosphere, a hallmark of Impressionism, through his use of vibrant colors and loose brushwork. Pissarro's work in Eragny reflects his interest in agrarian themes and the changing seasons, which he explored extensively in his later years. As a mentor to younger Impressionists like Claude Monet and Paul Cézanne, Pissarro's influence extended beyond his own oeuvre, contributing significantly to the development of modern art. The painting is a testament to Pissarro's ability to convey the tranquility and beauty of rural life, a subject that resonated deeply with him throughout his career. "Haystacks, Morning, Eragny" remains an important work for understanding the evolution of landscape painting at the turn of the 20th century.

Description of the work:

Haystacks, Morning, Eragny by Camille Pissarro

Created in 1899, "Haystacks, Morning, Eragny" by Camille Pissarro is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Impressionist style through its use of light and color to depict rural life. The artwork captures the serene landscape of Eragny, a village in France where Pissarro lived, focusing on the natural beauty of haystacks in the morning light.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Haystacks, Morning, Eragny