“The Seine at Point du Jour,” created by Alfred Sisley in 1878, is an oil on canvas painting measuring 38 by 56 centimeters. This artwork is a notable piece from the Impressionism movement. It depicts a landscape and is currently part of a private collection.
The artwork captures an expansive view of the Seine River, characterized by the soft, diffuse light typical of Sisley’s Impressionist style. The scene includes multiple boats and steamers gliding on the water, leaving trails of smoke that blend into a sky filled with delicate cloud formations. The play of light on the water, combined with the subtle, harmonious hues of blue, green, and hints of pink, conveys a sense of tranquility and the ephemeral beauty of the moment. The brush strokes are loose and fluid, contributing to the overall sense of movement and atmospherics that define the category of landscape impressionism.
