Study at Pontoise 1878

Camille Pissarro’s “Study at Pontoise” from 1878 exemplifies the Impressionist movement. The painting captures a fleeting moment in the artist's surroundings, focusing on the light and color of a garden in Pontoise, France. The loose brushstrokes and broken color create a sense of movement and vibrancy, capturing the interplay of sunlight and shadow on the foliage and brickwork. Pissarro's use of color, particularly the vibrant greens and blues, conveys the atmosphere of the scene and emphasizes the outdoor setting. This artwork is a quintessential example of the Impressionist approach to landscape painting.