Jalais Hill, Pontoise

Camille Pissarro

Created:
Movement:
1867
Realism
key Notes:
Rural landscape, Impressionist technique.
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Dimensions:
34 1/4 x 45 1/4 in. (87 x 114.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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story of the work:

"Jalais Hill, Pontoise" is a painting by the French Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro, created in 1867. The work depicts a rural landscape near Pontoise, a town in the outskirts of Paris where Pissarro lived and worked during the 1860s. This painting exemplifies Pissarro's interest in capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in natural settings. The composition features a gentle hill, trees, and a sky filled with clouds, showcasing his characteristic brushwork and use of color. Pissarro was influenced by the Barbizon School, which emphasized realism and the depiction of nature. The painting is part of the collection at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Specific details regarding its exhibition history or provenance are not widely documented.

Description of the work:

"Jalais Hill, Pontoise" is an oil on canvas painting by Camille Pissarro, created in 1867. The composition features a landscape view of Jalais Hill, characterized by its rolling hills and a rural setting. The palette consists of soft greens, browns, and blues, reflecting the natural environment. Pissarro employs loose brushwork, which conveys a sense of movement and spontaneity. The sky occupies a significant portion of the canvas, filled with light clouds that suggest a changeable atmosphere. The foreground includes figures engaged in agricultural activities, adding a human element to the serene landscape. The overall effect is one of harmony between nature and human presence, typical of Pissarro's Impressionist style. The painting exemplifies the artist's interest in capturing the effects of light and atmosphere on the landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Jalais Hill, Pontoise