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Snow Scene at Éragny (View of Bazincourt)
- Original dimensions
- 55.6 x 46.7 cm
- Museum
- San Francisco Fine Arts Museums
- Year
- 1884
Historical context
Created in 1884, during a calm winter in Éragny, this painting belongs to the Impressionist movement, characterized by a concern for detail and a vibrant expression of light play. Camille Pissarro , an iconic figure of this era, captured scenes of daily life in Normandy, a region where he drew his inspiration. Currently, this painting is preserved at the San Francisco Fine Arts Museums, contributing to the artistic heritage of the 19th century.
Place in the artist's career
Snow Scene at Éragny stands out as a masterpiece of Pissarro's career, marking a turning point towards full technical maturity. Between his spring painting , “Garden at Éragny,” and his high-profile painting “Boulevard Montmartre, spring,” this work embodies the artist's evolution towards a deeper understanding of the interaction between light and environment.
Anecdote
“Snow, under its white blanket, attracts every detail of nature,” Pissarro is said to have declared one day. It was during a cold morning, when the winter calm enveloped Éragny, that he felt this inspiring tranquility. This emotion is found in every brushstroke of the painting , capturing the very essence of this suspended moment.