Resting in the woods Pontoise 1878

"Resting in the Woods, Pontoise" (1878) by Camille Pissarro, currently at the Kunsthalle Hamburg, depicts a serene landscape scene with a group of figures resting in the woods. Pissarro, a prominent Impressionist, captures the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees, casting shadows on the forest floor. The lush greenery and the distant view of a town suggest a peaceful, idyllic setting. The work exemplifies Pissarro's interest in capturing fleeting moments of nature and everyday life through a unique brushstroke and vibrant color palette.