“Snow at Marly le Roi” is an exquisite oil painting on canvas created by Alfred Sisley in 1875. This artwork, measuring 38 by 55 cm, exemplifies the Impressionist art movement and is a landscape genre piece. The painting is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a serene, snow-covered landscape of Marly le Roi. The scene depicts a quaint village in the background, with its buildings and prominent church steeple rendered in muted tones, blending harmoniously with the winter setting. The foreground is dominated by a snow-blanketed field, with subtle traces of paths leading the viewer’s eye towards the village. To the left, a row of bare trees stands tall, adding depth and contrast to the composition. The artist’s delicate brushwork and subtle color palette capture the tranquil atmosphere of a winter day, reflecting the quintessential characteristics of Impressionism, such as light effects and a momentary capture of nature’s beauty.
