Barges at Pontoise
The Met
Artist: Camille Pissarro(French, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas 1830–1903 Paris)
Date: 1876
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/8 x 21 5/8 in. (46 x 54.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Cushing Fosburgh, 1978
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two boats docked on a river, a tree-lined bank opposite, under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A river scene shows boats moored along the right bank and a tree-lined shore on the left. The foreground features dark, reflective green water. On the right, two boats are docked. The larger boat, positioned in the lower right, has a dark hull with a distinct red stripe along its side. It features a tall, dark smokestack and appears to be laden with dark, possibly coal-like, material. To its left, a smaller, lighter-colored boat with a green canopy is visible, with a figure standing upright near its center. The river reflects the boats and the sky, creating shimmering patterns. Across the river, on the left, a dense line of lush green trees forms the opposite bank, with a lighter green grassy area and a faint path or road visible beneath them. The sky above is a mix of light grays and whites, suggesting an overcast day. The palette includes deep greens, earthy browns, grays, and touches of red and white.
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