“The Seine at Bougival,” painted by Alfred Sisley in 1876, is an oil on canvas artwork that epitomizes the Impressionism movement. With dimensions of 45 by 61 centimeters, this landscape painting is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York, USA.
The artwork portrays a serene riverside scene at Bougival along the Seine River. It features a pathway lined with bare-branched trees, interspersed with patches of green foliage, leading the viewer’s eye towards the calm river in the background. The composition is bathed in natural light, capturing the gentle play of sunlight and shadows typical of the Impressionist style. In the middle ground, figures of people are walking and engaging in leisurely activities, adding a sense of scale and life to the tranquil landscape. Sisley’s masterful use of impressionistic brushstrokes and delicate color palette brilliantly encapsulates the fleeting beauty and peaceful ambiance of this picturesque setting.
