Construction Site at Saint Mammes 1880

"Construction Site at Saint Mammes" is an oil on canvas landscape painting created in 1880 by Alfred Sisley, a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement. The painting depicts a construction site in Saint Mammes, France, showcasing Sisley's signature attention to detail and use of light. The scene features a prominent tree in the foreground, along with wooden beams and a cluster of figures, all set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. The painting's muted palette and focus on everyday scenes are characteristic of Sisley's style, which often captured the fleeting beauty of landscapes and the effects of light on nature.