The Crystal Palace

Camille Pissarro

Created:
Movement:
1871
Impressionism
key Notes:
Urban landscape, Atmospheric perspective
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Dimensions:
47.2 × 73.5 cm (19 × 29 in.); Framed: 72.3 × 98.4 cm (28 1/2 × 38 3/4 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

Camille Pissarro's painting "The Crystal Palace" depicts the iconic structure in London, capturing the interplay of light and atmosphere characteristic of his Impressionist style. The work reflects Pissarro's interest in urban scenes and modernity, aligning with his broader oeuvre that often explored the effects of industrialization on the landscape.

Description of the work:

Camille Pissarro's "The Crystal Palace" depicts the iconic London structure with a focus on its architectural grandeur, rendered through a harmonious palette of muted tones and soft brushwork that captures the interplay of light and shadow. The composition is characterized by its atmospheric perspective, which conveys depth and emphasizes the ethereal quality of the glass and iron edifice amidst its surrounding environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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The Crystal Palace