Le verger (1872) by Camille Pissarro

Le verger - Camille Pissarro - 1872

Artwork Information

TitleLe verger
ArtistCamille Pissarro
Date1872
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions45.1 x 54.9 cm
Art MovementImpressionism
Current LocationNational Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
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About Le verger

Le Verger is a painting completed by Camille Pissarro in 1872. It depicts a personal moment between the artist’s daughter inside near a heating stove, holding a Japanese fan. The painting was sold to Paul Durand-Ruel soon after completion and is part of a group of paintings of rural subjects made in the summer of 1899.

Camille Pissarro was one of the key figures in the history of Impressionism and acted as a father figure to many Post-Impressionist painters, including Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin. He was also the only artist to show his work in all eight Impressionist group exhibitions. Born on the island of St. Thomas, he later settled in France where he developed his style that incorporated bright colors and short brushstrokes.

Le Verger represents Pissarro’s daughter as delicate and precious through her beauty and soft features. The warm tones used for her skin contrast with the cool blues dominating other parts of the painting. This gives emphasis to her importance as she stands out amidst an otherwise understated atmosphere. Additionally, Le Verger presents visual interest through its composition with focus on details like furniture arrangements that give insights into everyday life during that time period.

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