Apple Trees at Pontoise 1868

"Apple Trees at Pontoise" (1868) by Camille Pissarro is a quintessential example of Impressionism. The painting depicts a landscape scene, showcasing the artist's fascination with capturing fleeting moments of light and atmosphere. Pissarro utilizes short, visible brushstrokes, particularly on the tree branches and leaves, to capture the movement of light and the natural world. The painting's composition, with its emphasis on the central apple tree, draws the viewer's eye into the peaceful, rural scene of Pontoise, France.