The artwork, titled “The First Hoarfrost,” was created by the artist Alfred Sisley in 1876. This piece, rendered in oil on canvas, adheres to the Impressionism movement and exemplifies a cityscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 46 x 55.5 cm.
“The First Hoarfrost” captures an early morning scene during winter, with a layer of hoarfrost delicately covering the ground. The frost adds a light blue hue to the earthy tones of the path. In the foreground, a tree-lined road curves gently to the right, flanked by rustic buildings. The trees, though sparse with leaves, exhibit warmer tones of orange and red, contrasting pleasantly against the cooler, frost-covered surroundings. The sky is a soft, dawn-lit blue, illustrating the serene and tranquil atmosphere of a winter’s morning. Sisley’s brushwork and color palette effectively convey the subtle play of light and shadow characteristic of the Impressionist style.
