The Poultry Market, Pontoise
- Original dimensions
- 65.7 x 81.7 cm
- Museum
- Norton Simon Museum
- Year
- 1882
Scene depicted
This artistic work depicts the delicate hustle and bustle of a market where poultry mingles with the song of vendors and the joyful shouts of children. The lively atmosphere, vibrant colors, and movement of the characters form a visual symphony that celebrates the vitality of rural life at the end of the 19th century. Pissarro, through this painting , transports us to a fleeting moment, forever frozen by the magic of his art .
Historical context
Work : Le Marché à la volaille, Pontoise |BRK| Artist : Camille Pissarro |BRK| Year : 1882 |BRK| Museum : Norton Simon Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 65.7 x 81.7 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Le Marché à la volaille marks a significant milestone in Pissarro’s career, a precursor of Impressionism . This painting aligns with other works from his period, such as “Boulevard Montmartre, printemps” and “La Récolte des pommes de terre,” illustrating the technical and emotional evolution of the artist, shifting from a realistic approach to a more daring play of light, color, and movement.
Anecdote
Pissarro is said to have declared one day: “Nature guides me in the shadow of my brushes.” Inspired by everyday life, he strolls through markets under the gentle morning sun, capturing the essence of the places and the fleeting emotion of a exchanged glance. It is in this vibrant atmosphere that Le Marché à la volaille finds its origin, moving viewers with the simple beauty of daily gestures.