“Snow at Marly Le Roi” is an oil on canvas painting created by artist Alfred Sisley in 1875. Belonging to the Impressionist movement, this landscape artwork measures 46.5 by 56 centimeters and is currently housed at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, France.
The artwork depicts a serene winter scene in Marly Le Roi, characterized by a snow-covered field stretching into the distance. The foreground is marked by a line of tall, leafless trees to the left, contrasting with the open expanse of snow. A path or narrow road weaves through the field towards a distant village, whose clustered houses and church steeple are subtly visible. The background features a muted, cloudy sky that captures the cold, still atmosphere of a winter’s day. Sisley’s characteristic brushwork and palette effectively convey the chill and tranquility of the scene, embodying the essence of Impressionism through its emphasis on light and natural scenery.
