View of Rouen 1885

"View of Rouen" is a watercolor painting by Camille Pissarro from 1885, depicting a view of the French city of Rouen across the Seine river. The painting captures a hazy, atmospheric scene in a style characteristic of Impressionism, a movement Pissarro was a prominent member of. The use of light and color, particularly in the reflection of the sky on the water, evokes the fleeting moments of nature that were a hallmark of Impressionist art. The composition's semicircular form suggests a view through a window or a framing device, further enhancing the intimate and impressionistic nature of the artwork.