Chestnut Orchard in Winter 1872

Camille Pissarro's "Chestnut Orchard in Winter" (1872) is a landscape painting depicting a wintery scene with bare trees and a snowy ground. The painting captures the essence of a cold, yet serene winter day. The brushstrokes are visible, adding a textured quality to the painting. The light tones of the sky contrast with the dark silhouettes of the trees, creating a sense of depth. Pissarro's work is considered a key example of Impressionism, a movement that emphasized capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere.