The artwork, entitled “The Furrows,” was created by Alfred Sisley in the year 1873. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Impressionist movement and exemplifies the landscape genre. With dimensions of 46 x 65 cm, the artwork is currently housed in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The artwork depicts a serene landscape, characterized by furrowed fields, which stretch out in rhythmic patterns, converging towards the background. The composition features leafless trees, their skeletal forms standing stark against the sky, imbued with subtle shades of blues and whites. The interplay of light and shadow on the furrows creates a textured effect, emphasizing the Impressionist technique. The distant horizon is softened by a blend of natural hues, highlighting Sisley’s masterful use of color to convey the atmosphere and essence of the rural scene. The overall effect is one of tranquility and the quiet beauty of nature captured through the artist’s perceptive eye.
