Shoemakers 1878

Camille Pissarro's "Shoemakers," painted in 1878, depicts two figures, presumably shoemakers, seated and working in an interior setting. The composition is characterized by its loose brushstrokes and dappled light, indicative of Pissarro's Impressionist style. The figures, dressed in blue, are rendered with a focus on their forms and the artist's application of color, capturing the intimate and casual atmosphere of their workplace. The work's subject matter is a reflection of Pissarro's interest in depicting scenes of everyday life and the labor of ordinary people.