The artwork titled “Lane of Poplars at Moret” was masterfully created by Alfred Sisley in 1888 using oil on canvas. This impressionist landscape painting measures 54 x 73 cm and is currently held within a private collection.
The artwork captures the serene beauty of a path lined with tall, dense poplar trees in Moret, France. The trees, with their myriad leaves, create a rhythmic pattern leading the viewer’s gaze deeper into the scene. The interplay of light and shade is deftly articulated through Sisley’s characteristic impressionist brushstrokes, evoking a sense of movement and the transient effect of sunlight filtering through the foliage. The vibrant palette, predominantly comprising shades of green and blue, infuses the piece with a sense of tranquility and natural splendor, characteristic of impressionist landscapes. The distant red-tiled roofs and a river running parallel to the poplar lane further enrich the composition, offering a glimpse into the idyllic rural life of 19th-century France.
