Inn at East Molesey with Hampton Court Bridge 1874

"Inn at East Molesey with Hampton Court Bridge," painted in 1874 by Alfred Sisley, depicts a picturesque scene of a country road leading to an inn, with a bridge and a large house in the background. Sisley, a British-born French Impressionist painter, was renowned for his landscapes, particularly his depictions of the Thames Valley, which he frequented during his artistic career. This painting captures the subtle nuances of light and atmosphere, using brushstrokes that convey the softness of the clouds, the rustling of leaves, and the gentle movement of the figures. The piece embodies the hallmarks of Impressionism with its focus on capturing the ephemeral moment and the effects of light on nature.