The Louvre
1902
Camille Pissarro captured this shimmering view of the Seine and the Louvre in 1902, likely from a hotel window—a favorite spot for the aging artist to observe Parisian life without the hassle of lugging his easel outside. Notice the loose, flickering brushstrokes that make the water and sky look like they're vibrating with light; this is classic Impressionism in action. Pissarro was actually the 'dean' of the Impressionists, the only artist to exhibit in all eight of their groundbreaking shows, and he mentored giants like Cézanne and Gauguin right from his easel.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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- Canvas
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