The artwork titled “Seine at Bougival” is a masterpiece created by Alfred Sisley in 1873. Painted in oil on canvas, this landscape artwork belongs to the Impressionism movement and measures 54 x 73 cm. The serene scenery embodies the quintessential elements of Impressionist art, emphasizing natural light and open air.
In the artwork, the scene depicts a tranquil section of the Seine River at Bougival, a small commune in France. The river meanders gently, reflecting the moody, cloud-strewn sky above. Tall, bare trees, likely in late autumn or early spring, line the right bank, their forms echoed softly in the water below. To the left, the opposite bank is cloaked in greenery, suggesting the transition of the seasons. The colors are rendered in typical Impressionist style, with soft, loose brush strokes that evoke a sense of immediacy and intimacy with the natural landscape. The combination of somber and lively tones crafts an atmospheric depth, conveying the fleeting effects of light and weather with exquisite subtlety.
