Les mathurins, Pontoise 1877

"Les Mathurins, Pontoise" is an oil on canvas painting by Camille Pissarro, a prominent Impressionist painter, created in 1877. The painting captures a picturesque view of the town of Pontoise, France, specifically focusing on the Mathurins convent. Pissarro's signature brushstrokes and use of color evoke the vibrant light and atmosphere of the French countryside. The painting's composition, with its emphasis on the building and surrounding foliage, highlights the artist's fascination with capturing the interplay of light and shadow in the natural world.