A Corner of l’Hermitage, Pontoise 1878

"A Corner of l’Hermitage, Pontoise" (1878) by Camille Pissarro is an Impressionist painting depicting a rural landscape with a small town in the distance. The work showcases Pissarro's characteristic use of vibrant colors, dappled light and short, broken brushstrokes to capture the fleeting moments of nature. The foreground features two figures in a field, while the background shows the quaint town nestled among rolling hills and trees. This painting exemplifies Pissarro's mastery of depicting the atmosphere and light of a specific place, making it a prime example of Impressionism.