Boats at Bougival

Date: 1873
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

The painting depicts an idyllic rural scene illuminated by a clear day with cumulus clouds. In the foreground we see a calm river on which a small boat floats alongside a larger sailing boat. Tall trees and grass are visible on the riverbank. Low buildings can be made out in the background, they appear to be country houses with white facades. The overall colours of the work are soft and natural, with predominant green and blue shades accompanied by warm earth tones.

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Sisley painted picture Boats at Bougival in 1873. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is landscape. This art piece is located in Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Alfred Sisley (1839-1899). French Impressionist landscape artist. In accordance with the impressionist tradition, he fundamentally painted in the open air. Among his famous paintings are a series of paintings around the Thames and near the French town of Moret-sur-Loing. As an early painter, he was influenced by Turner and Constable. His works have some common features with the paintings of Pissarro - they have atmosphere and reflect the charm of the place. Sisley was a master of painting the sky, which is always impressive in his paintings.