Eugene Murer at His Pastry Oven 1877

"Eugene Murer at His Pastry Oven" (1877) by Camille Pissarro captures the daily life of a working man in a dimly lit bakery setting. The artwork utilizes short, choppy brushstrokes characteristic of Impressionism. The figure of Eugene Murer is depicted tending to his pastry oven, illuminated by the warm glow of the fire. The painting's focus on everyday life and the use of contrasting light and dark tones are hallmarks of Pissarro's Impressionist style. This intimate portrayal of labor evokes a sense of realism and offers a glimpse into the working class of 19th-century France.