The artwork, titled “Flood at Moret,” is an oil on canvas painting created by Alfred Sisley in 1879. This piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement and falls within the landscape genre. Measuring 54 by 71.8 centimeters, the artwork is housed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The painting depicts a serene waterside scene set in Moret-sur-Loing. Trees, which have shed most of their leaves, dominate the foreground. Their bare branches stretch upwards against a sky filled with soft, flowing clouds. In the background, quaint buildings with red-tiled roofs are nestled along the water’s edge. The reflection of the structures in the water adds a sense of stillness and calm, characteristic of Sisley’s Impressionist style. The use of muted tones and gentle brushstrokes captures the delicate interplay of light and atmosphere, evoking a tranquil yet slightly melancholic ambiance.
