“The Seine at Saint Mammes” is an oil painting created by Alfred Sisley in 1888. This artwork, part of the Impressionist movement, depicts a tranquil landscape and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork captures a serene and picturesque view along the Seine River at Saint Mammes. The composition features a wide expanse of water in the foreground, painted in the movement’s characteristic short, visible brushstrokes that convey the shimmering effect of light on the water surface. The midground reveals a sandy shore with a few figures leisurely strolling, blending harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. Toward the right, clusters of houses with red-tiled roofs peek out from behind lush trees, evoking a peaceful village ambiance. A bridge gracefully spans the river further back, leading the viewer’s eye deeper into the scene and towards the horizon, where the greenery softly meets a lightly clouded sky. The overall palette of soothing blues, greens, and earthy tones embodies the fleeting nature of time and the tranquil beauty of the French countryside as interpreted through Sisley’s impressionist lens.
