The Banks of the Oise
Alfred Sisley · 1877
Why it's great
A quiet river curves between trees under a pale blue sky, with soft reflections. Sisley painted the countryside near Paris, in the light of a spring day. The picture is gentle and peaceful. It's a soothing landscape.
Where to see it
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Hang it on your wall
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Alfred Sisley was born in Paris to English parents and was one of the key Impressionist painters. He painted quiet landscapes along the Seine River and in small villages near Paris. He lived most of his life in France but remained a British citizen. He died in Moret-sur-Loing in 1899.
