Welsh Coast in the fog 1887

Alfred Sisley painted "Welsh Coast in the Fog" using oil on canvas, capturing a coastal scene. Sisley, though British by birth, spent his artistic career in France, and he is typically labeled an Impressionist. His identity as a British artist operating in France is central to understanding his work. While Impressionism focused on capturing fleeting moments of light and atmosphere, Sisley's personal experiences of cultural displacement likely informed his artistic perspective. This painting invites us to consider themes of belonging and alienation, as the fog obscures the landscape, creating a sense of mystery and distance. Sisley's choice to depict this scene may reflect his own feelings of being an outsider, neither fully British nor fully French, existing in a liminal space. The diffused light and muted tones evoke a sense of melancholy, inviting viewers to contemplate the transient nature of identity and place.