The artwork titled “Horses being Watered at Marly le Roi” was created by Alfred Sisley in 1875. This painting, which adheres to the Impressionism movement, is crafted using oil on canvas. It measures 38 x 61 cm and falls under the genre of landscape. Currently, the artwork is housed at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia, US.
The scene depicted in the artwork is a serene landscape featuring a quaint riverside village. In the foreground, the gentle ripples on the water’s surface reflect the surrounding scenery, including a few faint figures near the water’s edge with horses. The backdrop showcases an arrangement of trees interspersed with quaint buildings, each characterized by distinct architectural details. The sky overhead is filled with billowing, textured clouds that cast a diffused light over the entire setting, enhancing the tranquility and natural beauty typical of Sisley’s Impressionist style.
