Boulevard Montmartre, Spring 1897

"Boulevard Montmartre, Spring" painted in 1897 by Camille Pissarro depicts a bustling Parisian boulevard. Pissarro, a prominent Impressionist, captures the vibrant life of the city using short, broken brushstrokes and a focus on light and color. This technique, characteristic of the Impressionist movement, results in a shimmering, almost hazy atmosphere. The artwork's subject matter reflects the rapid modernization and urban development of Paris at the end of the 19th century. The scene is filled with carriages, pedestrians, and buildings, creating a sense of movement and dynamism.