Haymaking at Éragny 1892

"Haymaking at Éragny" is an oil painting by Camille Pissarro, a prominent figure in Impressionism, created in 1892. This work depicts the idyllic countryside around Éragny-sur-Epte, France, where Pissarro lived and worked. It is a quintessential example of the Impressionist style, featuring short, broken brushstrokes and a vibrant color palette. The painting portrays figures in a field, likely haymaking, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background. This captures a moment in time, emphasizing the fleeting nature of light and its effects on the landscape, a hallmark of Impressionist art. Pissarro’s distinctive pointillist technique, visible in the brushstrokes and the way light interacts with the environment, is evident in this peaceful scene.