The Hermitage in Pontoise


size(cm): 45x55
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Sale price$300.00 CAD
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The Hermitage at Pontoise is a stunning painting by the French artist Camille Pissarro. It was completed in 1874 and measures 61 x 73 cm. The painting depicts a beautiful landscape scene with a small house in the background and a river flowing through the foreground.

One of the most interesting aspects of this painting is Pissarro's use of colour. He employs a muted, earthy palette that gives the painting a sense of calm and serenity. The greens and browns of the trees and grass are offset by the blue of the sky and the water, creating a harmonious balance of colors.

The composition of the painting is also noteworthy. Pissarro uses a diagonal line to draw the viewer's eye from the foreground to the background, leading them to the small house nestled among the trees. The use of perspective is also masterful, with the trees and bushes in the foreground appearing larger than those in the background, creating a sense of depth and distance.

The painting is part of a series of works that Pissarro completed during his time in Pontoise, a small town on the outskirts of Paris. He was drawn to the area for its beautiful landscapes and rural charm, and he often painted scenes of the countryside and the people who lived there.

Despite its beauty, The Hermitage at Pontoise is not as well-known as some of Pissarro's other works. It is a hidden gem, waiting to be discovered by art lovers and enthusiasts. Its quiet beauty and masterful composition make it a true masterpiece of Impressionist painting.

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