The artwork titled “Pont de Moret sur Loing” is a masterpiece created by the artist Alfred Sisley circa 1885. Executed using oil on canvas, this landscape painting measures 51 by 63 centimeters and is an exemplar of the Impressionist art movement.
In the artwork, Sisley captures a serene scene of the stone bridge spanning the Loing River, in the French town of Moret-sur-Loing. The arched structure of the bridge, with its series of evenly spaced arches, gently leads the eye towards the quaint village that rests on the riverbanks. The village’s architecture, characterized by steeply pitched roofs and the prominent church bell tower, alludes to its historical charm. The sky above is rendered in swift, expressive brushstrokes, conveying a dynamic interplay of light and shadow typical of Impressionist techniques. The water in the foreground reflects the muted hues of the sky and buildings, lending a sense of tranquility to the scene.
