“Snow at Louveciennes,” an artwork by Alfred Sisley dated 1878, is an oil on canvas painting belonging to the Impressionism movement. Measuring 61 by 50.5 cm, the piece is categorized under the cityscape genre and is presently housed at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, France.
The artwork depicts a serene winter scene at Louveciennes, characterized by a snow-covered pathway flanked by stone walls and trees heavily laden with snow. Against a soft, overcast sky, various structures and leafless trees in the distance are shrouded in a cold mist, rendering the atmosphere quiet and tranquil. The composition is enhanced by the presence of a solitary figure ambling down the snowy path, adding a poignant touch of human element to the otherwise desolate landscape. Sisley’s delicate brushstrokes and muted color palette effectively convey the frosty ambiance and subtle beauty of the snowy environment, embodying the quintessential aesthetics of the Impressionist movement.
