“**Banks of the Seine at Port Marly**,” an artwork crafted by **Alfred Sisley** in **1875**, exemplifies the **Impressionism** movement. Rendered in **oil** on **canvas**, the landscape painting measures **54.6 x 65 cm** and is currently displayed at the **National Gallery** in **London, UK**.
The artwork depicts a tranquil riverside scene along the Seine at Port Marly. A serene water body occupies the foreground, reflecting the overcast sky and the surrounding landscape. The riverbanks are adorned with bare trees and modest buildings, characteristic of rural France in the late 19th century. Figures can be seen engaging in everyday activities, giving life and movement to the pastoral setting. Sisley’s brushwork and color palette evoke the typical atmospheric effects and fleeting qualities of light that define the Impressionist style, capturing a moment of quiet beauty and natural harmony.
