The Bridge at Villeneuve-la-Garenne
Alfred Sisley · 1872
Why it's great
A bridge crosses the Seine, with boats and trees, in a pale blue sky and soft light. Sisley painted the peaceful river in the Impressionist style. The colors are fresh and cool. It's among his best-known paintings.
Where to see it
📍 Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York City, United States
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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.
