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La route de Rouen, les hauteurs de l'Hautil, Pontoise, 1872. Creator: Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903)
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La route de Rouen, les hauteurs de l'Hautil, Pontoise, 1872. Creator: Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903)
La route de Rouen, les hauteurs de l'Hautil, Pontoise, 1872. Private Collection
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Camille 1830 1903 Country Side Country Village Idyll Impression Impressionists Pissarro Pontoise Provence Romantic Landscape Seasons Summer Landscape Sun Light
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La route de Rouen, les hauteurs de l'Hautil, Pontoise, 1872
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by the renowned Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. This masterpiece, created in 1872, is currently part of a private collection and showcases the picturesque countryside of Pontoise, France. The painting depicts a tranquil summer scene along the banks of a river, with the winding road to Rouen leading into the distance. The landscape is dotted with trees, their leaves a vibrant green, and the fields are bathed in the golden light of a sun beginning to set. The sky above is a canvas of its own, filled with billowing clouds in various shades of pink, orange, and purple, reflecting the changing seasons. Pissarro's use of Impressionist techniques is evident in the loose brushstrokes and the play of light and shadow. The artist's poetic interpretation of nature is on full display, invoking a sense of idyllic calm and serenity. The painting's title, "La route de Rouen, les hauteurs de l'Hautil," refers to the route leading to Rouen and the heights of the Hautil, a reference to the rolling hills and elevated terrain that characterize the Provence region. The painting's composition invites the viewer to take a moment to appreciate the simple pleasures of rural life, the beauty of the changing seasons, and the poetry of nature. The sun's gentle light bathes the scene in a warm glow, casting long shadows and highlighting the textures of the trees, the road, and the water. This painting is not only a testament to Pissarro's mastery of the Impressionist style but also a reminder of the enduring beauty and charm of the French countryside.
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