“The Machine at Marly” is an oil on canvas cityscape painted by Alfred Sisley in 1873, belonging to the Impressionism movement. The artwork’s dimensions are 45 x 64.5 cm. It is currently housed at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The artwork showcases a tranquil scene of a riverside structure, with a prominent yellow building reflecting in the calm water. This edifice is depicted with methodical brushstrokes and light-filled tones characteristic of Sisley’s style. The serene setting includes small boats docked beside the structure, with greenery lining the shore on the left. Overall, Sisley’s composition captures the interplay of light and color, embodying the principles of Impressionism in a cityscape genre.
