The Bac of the Island of the Loge, Flood
- Original dimensions
- 60 x 45 cm
- Museum
- Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
- Year
- 1872
Scene depicted
This painting depicts a scene where a ferry, carrying passengers, glides peacefully on a shimmering water, framed by majestic trees with lush foliage. The sky, with its bright blue, reveals soft clouds, while the reflection of the landscape unfolds in perfect harmony. Sisley, through his mastery of light and color play, captures an atmosphere imbued with serenity, making this painting a true hymn to nature.
Historical context
Created in 1872, this painting emblematic of the great Alfred Sisley perfectly captures the essence of a French rural landscape, caught by the impressionist movement that was spreading at the time. Made on the banks of the Seine, near Paris, this canvas illustrates the passage of the seasons, while revealing an atmosphere imbued with tranquility. Today, this painting is preserved at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek , where art lovers can contemplate its dimensions of 60 x 45 cm and feel the emotion it exudes.
Place in the artist's career
The Ferry of the Island of the Lodge, Flood stands as a significant milestone in the career of Alfred Sisley , marking a period of artistic maturation. In parallel with his works such as The Bridge of Villeneuve-la-Garenne and The Moulin de la Galette , this masterpiece illustrates the evolution of his style, moving from a simple representation of the landscape to an enticing immersion in the emotions that nature can evoke.
Anecdote
“The light dances on the water and nature sings to itself” could have said Alfred Sisley one morning, as he stood on the banks of the river, inspired by the indescribable beauty of the nature created around us. The emotion captured in The Ferry of the Island of the Lodge, Flood resonates with this imaginary quote, where each brushstroke evokes a sweet and serene melody.