Perissoires on the Yerres
- Original dimensions
- 155.89 x 103.51 cm
- Museum
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Year
- 1877
Scene depicted
This painting represents a bucolic scene where boats are quietly moored to the bank of the Yerres. The landscape awakens under the softness of the sun, while the light dances on the surface of the water, enveloping each element in an aura of serenity. Caillebotte, through this pictorial work, immortalizes the fullness of a fleeting moment, transporting us into a universe of tranquility and harmony.
Historical context
Created in 1877, the iconic canvas Périssoires sur l'Yerres immerses us in the captivating universe of the city of Yerres, in the Île-de-France region. This masterpiece perfectly fits within the impressionist movement, an artistic current that revolutionized the way to perceive and represent nature. Today carefully preserved at the Milwaukee Art Museum, this painting measures 155.89 x 103.51 cm, capturing a snapshot of life along the water in sublime light.
Place in the artist's career
Périssoires sur l'Yerres is part of a flourishing period in Caillebotte's career, where his unique style, shaped by careful observation of nature, reaches its peak. Alongside works such as Le Pont de l'Europe (1876) and Les Gladiateurs (1876), this painting testifies to Caillebotte's technical-emotional evolution, between realism and impressionism , capturing the moment and the spirit of the place.
Anecdote
“Nature is a living painting, a poem in color.” This could be a quote from Gustave Caillebotte resonating for the artist, inspired by the soft light of a spring morning, observing the boats peacefully navigating on the Yerres. This original emotion, vibrant and authentic, finds its strength in Caillebotte's painting , transforming the canvas into a treasure trove of ethereal memories.
Major exhibitions
fourth impressionist exhibition