Place du Theatre Francais, Afternoon Sun in Winter 1898

"Place du Theatre Francais, Afternoon Sun in Winter" is an oil painting by Camille Pissarro depicting the Place du Théâtre Français in Paris. The 1898 work, notable for its Impressionistic style, captures the bustling Parisian scene with a focus on the effects of light and color on the city. Pissarro, a pioneering member of the Impressionist movement, utilized his signature pointillist technique to portray the dynamic atmosphere of the square, where horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians navigate the urban landscape. The painting's warm color palette emphasizes the afternoon sun, reflecting a subtle warmth in the midst of the Parisian winter.