“Flooded Field” is an Impressionist oil painting on canvas by Alfred Sisley, created in 1879. The artwork measures 49.5 x 73 cm and belongs to the landscape genre. Currently, the painting is held in a private collection. Impressionism is known for its use of light and vivid color to capture the essence of a scene without focusing on the details.
The painting depicts a rural landscape where a field has been flooded with water. The reflection of the sky and the sparse trees can be seen on the water’s surface, suggesting a calm, albeit overflown, setting. The color palette is primarily composed of blues, greens, and earthy tones, typical of the Impressionist style, aiming to convey the natural lighting and atmosphere of the scene at that moment. Sisley’s brushwork is loose and appears to be quickly executed, a hallmark of Impressionist techniques meant to capture fleeting moments and movements in nature. To the right, there is an elevated bank with bare trees and patches of snow, hinting at the season. Small figures can be discerned on the paths and in the fields, giving a sense of scale and human presence within the vast landscape. The sky is covered with patches of clouds, rendered in soft blues and whites, completing the serene, yet dynamic, composition.
