The Seine at Suresnes
1877
Sisley is not the most famous Impressionist, because some view his works as generic or tending towards the Impressionist average, but I love his works. Certainly some of his acquaintances, such as Renoir and Monet, had a greater level of experimentation in their careers, yet there is something about his landscapes that often has a force and vividness that I think is absolutely unique to him; I would even say that he most aptly captured the winds among the Impressionists. Anyway, I adore Sisley and I hope you do as well.
Still Life with Heron
1867
Storr's Rock, Lady's Cove, Evening
1897
Avenue of Chestnut Trees near La Celle-Saint-Cloud
1867
The Lesson
1874
The Factory at Sevres
1879
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I concur with your assessment of Sisley. I think he had to the talent to disguise broad, open brush strokes in a seemingly sharp composition. For example in The Lesson, the darker blue brush strokes on the boy's shirt are right there in front of your eyes if you look up close; but from a distance their shapes seem more meticulously crafted. They really only stand out if you seek them out deliberately.
ReplyDeleteJames, thank you for the comment. Sisley was a very talented Impressionist, putting a great level of thought into each of his pieces.
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