Subject Matter:
* Landscapes: Pissarro was famous for his depictions of rural landscapes, particularly in the countryside around Pontoise, France. He often focused on scenes of peasants working the fields, village life, and the changing seasons.
* Cityscapes: He also painted urban scenes, including views of Paris, London, and Rouen.
* Street Scenes: Pissarro captured the bustle of city life, with his paintings showcasing the dynamism and movement of people and carriages.
* Gardens: Pissarro's works often featured gardens, with vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes.
Style and Techniques:
* Impressionism: Pissarro was a pioneer of Impressionism, using broken brushstrokes and vibrant colors to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere.
* "En plein air" painting: He painted outdoors, directly from nature, which helped him capture the immediacy of light and the changing conditions.
* Pointillism: Pissarro experimented with Pointillism, a technique using small dots of color to create an optical effect.
* Use of Color: His palettes were often bright and luminous, capturing the changing hues of the sky, foliage, and buildings.
Some of his most famous works include:
* "L'avenue de l'Opéra, soleil couchant" (1898)
* "The Boulevard Montmartre at Night" (1897)
* "The Red Roofs" (1877)
* "The Peasant Woman and her Child" (1877)
* "The Apple Harvest at Éragny" (1887)
Pissarro's work was influential in the development of Impressionism and modern art, and he is considered one of the most important painters of his time.