The Boulevard Montmartre at Night 1897

"The Boulevard Montmartre at Night" is an oil painting by Camille Pissarro, a leading member of the Impressionist movement. Completed in 1897, the painting depicts a bustling Parisian boulevard at night, illuminated by gas lamps and streetlights. Pissarro's use of bold brushstrokes and vibrant color creates a sense of movement and energy, capturing the vibrancy of city life. The work is notable for its depiction of the emerging urban landscape and the artist's innovative use of color and light to depict the Parisian night. It is currently housed at the National Gallery in London.