The artwork entitled “Street in Eragny-sur-Oise or Dogs in Eragny” is a cityscape painting created by the artist Pierre Bonnard in 1893. It belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and was executed using oil on panel. The dimensions of the artwork are 37 x 27 cm.
In this artwork, a modest street scene is depicted, capturing the quietude of a small town. The façades of the buildings present a muted palette of off-whites and light greys, giving a sense of aging structures bathed in light. Windows, slightly ajar or closed, add a hint of domestic life within. At the forefront of the scene, two dogs are present; one with a vivid brown-and-white pattern, diligently engaged with the ground, and another, less defined in form and color, enhancing the sense of distance. A solitary wheelbarrow lies abandoned on the street, reflecting the inactivity of the day. The brushstrokes are loose, adding to the ethereal and almost dreamlike quality of the scene.
