Small Meadows in Spring 1880

"Small Meadows in Spring" is an 1880 oil painting by Alfred Sisley, a British-born French Impressionist painter. The work depicts a path winding through a meadow, with a river in the background. The trees are mostly bare-branched, with only a few leaves beginning to sprout, suggesting the beginning of spring. Sisley's characteristic use of color and light is evident in the painting, with the soft, pastel hues of the sky and water reflecting the gentle warmth of the sun. This serene scene showcases Sisley's mastery of landscape painting and his keen eye for capturing the subtle changes of nature.