The artwork, titled “Hoar Frost St. Martin’s Summer (Indian Summer),” was created in 1874 by the artist Alfred Sisley. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece is a testament to the Impressionist movement, with dimensions measuring 46.99 x 68.58 cm. It falls within the landscape genre and is currently held in a private collection.
In this painting, Sisley captures an evocative scene bathed in the soft light characteristic of an Indian Summer. The composition features a winding path leading towards a quaint homestead, with bare-branched trees signaling the transition of seasons. The frost lightly coating the ground contrasts subtly with the warm hues of the foliage. The sky, painted in varying shades of blue and white, is dappled with light clouds, enhancing the serene and contemplative atmosphere of the artwork. The intricate interplay of light and shadow, along with the delicate brushwork, showcases Sisley’s mastery in depicting the transient beauty of nature.
