Boat in the Flood at Port Marly 1876

"Boat in the Flood at Port Marly" (1876) by Alfred Sisley (1840-1899) showcases the artist's mastery of capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. This Impressionist landscape depicts a flooded riverbank with a small boat and figures, set against a backdrop of a building, trees, and a vibrant blue sky punctuated with puffy clouds. Sisley, known for his depictions of the French countryside, used loose brushstrokes and a palette of muted colors to portray the scene, conveying the soft, ethereal quality of the light filtering through the water and trees. This painting exemplifies the Impressionist style, emphasizing the artist's subjective perception of the natural world.