Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook

Camille Pissarro

Created:
Movement:
1894/95
Neo-Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionist Landscape, Pastoral Tranquility
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Dimensions:
73 × 92 cm (28 1/2 × 36 in.); Framed: 95 × 113.1 × 12.4 cm (37 3/8 × 44 1/2 × 4 7/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Camille Pissarro: "Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook" (1894/95)

"Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook" is an exemplary work by Camille Pissarro, created during the late 19th century using oil on canvas. This painting reflects Pissarro's commitment to capturing rural life and the natural world, a theme prevalent throughout his oeuvre. Pissarro, a pivotal figure in the Impressionist movement, was known for his innovative techniques and his role as a mentor to younger artists such as Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin. The artwork demonstrates Pissarro's adept use of light and color to convey the serene and intimate moment of a woman interacting with nature. Historically, Pissarro's works contributed significantly to the development of Impressionism and later Neo-Impressionism, influencing the trajectory of modern art. This painting is a testament to his ability to blend realism with the impressionistic style, capturing the essence of everyday life with sensitivity and depth.

Description of the work:

Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Camille Pissarro

Created in 1894/95, Camille Pissarro's "Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's Impressionist style through its loose brushwork and focus on natural light. The artwork depicts a serene rural scene, capturing a woman engaged in a moment of quiet reflection by a brook, highlighting Pissarro's interest in everyday life and the pastoral landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook