Avenue de l’Opera, Place du Theatre Francais Misty Weather (1898) by Camille Pissarro

Avenue de l'Opera, Place du Theatre Francais Misty Weather - Camille Pissarro - 1898

Artwork Information

TitleAvenue de l'Opera, Place du Theatre Francais Misty Weather
ArtistCamille Pissarro
Date1898
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions74 x 91.5 cm
Art MovementImpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection
Order a Custom Print of this Artwork!

About Avenue de l'Opera, Place du Theatre Francais Misty Weather

Camille Pissarro’s Avenue De L’Opera, Place Du Theatre Francais is one of the foremost pieces of artwork depicting Paris at its height. This painting was originally drawn in 1898 during the French Impressionist Movement, capturing the city’s changing landscape. It consists of fifteen scenes, each showcasing moments from around the Grand Hotel du Louvre area. It features a range of activities, such as street performers and pedestrians in Sunday finery while people watched from balconies on the upper floors.

This particular painting is set in a misty morning, giving it an ethereal feel compared to Pissarro’s other works. It illustrates the hustle and bustle of the city with people walking around and market stalls being filled with goods for sale. The effect was to give an impression that despite all its modernity, Paris retains its old charm. All this was achieved by Pissarro in his signature classic atmosphere with an accentuated urban texture – something that defines his work as a whole since he focuses on conveying both past and present landscapes with remarkable accuracy.

As we move from one century to another, masterpieces like Camille Pissarro’s Avenue De L’Opera, Place Du Theatre Francais remain timeless due to their captivating aesthetic beauty and underlying message about Parisian life at its height. Another example that comes to mind is Piero della Francesca’s The Queen Of Sheba In Adoration Of The Wood which recounts a scene from 1466 during Florence’s Renaissance period. Both works make us wonder what other unexpected messages lie hidden within these amazing works of art!

Other Artwork from Camille Pissarro

More Impressionism Artwork

Scroll to Top