The Carrier at Hermitage, Pontoise 1877

"The Carrier at Hermitage, Pontoise" is an oil on canvas painting by Camille Pissarro, a founding member of the Impressionist movement, completed in 1877. The artwork portrays a woman standing in front of a cave, her figure dwarfed by the imposing rocky terrain. Pissarro's signature loose brushstrokes and dappled light create a sense of atmosphere and depth, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow within the landscape. The painting, typical of Pissarro's work, captures the natural beauty of rural France and the everyday lives of its inhabitants. The scene depicts the woman in the context of her work, a carrier likely transporting goods or supplies.