Artist: Alfred Sisley
（French, 1840-1899）
Chapters:
00:00 - La Seine Près De Bougival (1874)
02:31 - La Seine À Bougival (1873)
05:01 - L’hiver À Moret (1891)
07:31 - La Machine de Marly et le barrage, Bougival (1875)
10:01 - The Flood on the Road to Saint-Germain (1876)
12:31 - La Seine à Argenteuil (1872)
15:01 - Péniches sur le Loing (1896)
17:31 - The Loire (1896)
20:01 - On the Shores of Loing (1896)
22:31 - The Loing’s Canal (1892)
25:01 - Moret-sur-Loing au soleil couchant (1892)
27:31 - The Seine at Port-Marly, Piles of Sand (1875)
About Artist:
Alfred Sisley (French, 1840-1899) was a pivotal figure in the Impressionist movement, renowned for his evocative landscapes that capture the natural beauty of the French countryside. Born in Paris to British parents, Sisley initially pursued a career in business before dedicating himself to art. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and became close friends with Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and other Impressionists.
Sisley's works are characterized by their delicate color palettes and masterful depiction of light. He often painted en plein air, capturing the changing effects of light and weather on the landscape. His paintings exude a sense of tranquility and harmony, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Among his notable works is "La Seine Près De Bougival" (1874), which showcases his ability to depict serene river scenes with subtle shifts in color and light. Another significant piece, "L’hiver À Moret" (1891), illustrates a winter scene with a delicate interplay of snow and light, demonstrating Sisley's skill in portraying seasonal changes.
Sisley's other acclaimed works include "The Flood on the Road to Saint-Germain" (1876), "The Loing’s Canal" (1892), and "Moret-sur-Loing au soleil couchant" (1892). Through these paintings, Sisley contributed significantly to the Impressionist movement, highlighting the serene and often overlooked aspects of rural and suburban life.
Despite facing financial difficulties throughout his life, Sisley's dedication to his craft never wavered. Today, his works are celebrated for their serene beauty and are considered essential to the Impressionist canon, reflecting his profound connection to the landscapes he so lovingly depicted.