Le Marché aux Bestiaux, Dieppe

Walter Sickert

Created:
Movement:
1902
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Market Scene, Atmospheric Composition
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Dimensions:
24 x 30 1/4 in. (61 x 76.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Walter Sickert's "Le Marché aux Bestiaux, Dieppe" (1902)

"Le Marché aux Bestiaux, Dieppe" is an oil on canvas painting created by Walter Sickert in 1902. This work exemplifies Sickert's interest in capturing everyday scenes with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow, a hallmark of his style. The painting reflects Sickert's connection to the Impressionist movement, particularly through his use of color and loose brushwork. Sickert, a prominent figure in the transition from Impressionism to Modernism, often depicted urban life and its nuances, which is evident in this portrayal of a bustling livestock market in Dieppe. His work had a significant impact on British art, influencing the Camden Town Group and later artists. Sickert's ability to convey atmosphere and mood in his paintings continues to be celebrated in art historical discourse.

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Le Marché aux Bestiaux, Dieppe by Walter Sickert (1902)

This oil on canvas painting by Walter Sickert depicts a bustling livestock market in Dieppe, capturing the dynamic atmosphere with loose brushwork and a muted color palette characteristic of his impressionistic style. The artwork reflects Sickert's interest in everyday scenes and his ability to convey the vibrancy of urban life through his distinctive use of light and shadow.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Le Marché aux Bestiaux, Dieppe