Autumn Landscape, near Pontoise 1872

"Autumn Landscape, near Pontoise" (1872) by Camille Pissarro is a prime example of Impressionism. Pissarro, a founding member of the movement, captures the fleeting beauty of the changing seasons. The painting depicts a rural landscape near Pontoise, France, with a single figure walking through the woods as the leaves turn golden brown. The brushstrokes are loose and visible, contributing to the sense of light and atmosphere characteristic of Impressionist art. This work showcases Pissarro’s commitment to capturing the effects of light and nature, and his distinctive ability to depict the tranquility of the rural French countryside.