Pere Melon Sawing Wood, Pontoise 1879

"Pere Melon Sawing Wood, Pontoise" (1879) by Camille Pissarro is a depiction of a working-class man, Pere Melon, engaged in a mundane task in the countryside. The Impressionist style is evident in the painting’s emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light, particularly in the way the sunlight illuminates Pere Melon’s figure and the surrounding foliage. This is a classic example of Pissarro's focus on rural life and working-class subjects, captured with a sense of realism and a keen eye for detail.