Eglise et ferme d'Éragny (A Church and Farm at Éragny)

Camille Pissarro, 1890

The artwork "Eglise et ferme d'Éragny" depicts a scene with a church and farm. The viewpoint is elevated, offering a view of the landscape. The horizon is positioned at the upper third of the composition, where the church steeple rises against a colored sky. The technique features loose brushstrokes, contributing to a textured appearance. The color palette includes yellows, greens, and hints of orange and blue. Cows graze in a field, while two figures stand on a path.
Artist
Camille Pissarro
Date
1890
Type
Print
Medium
color etching and drypoint with aquatint
Dimensions
15.8 × 25 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork "Eglise et ferme d'Éragny" depicts a scene with a church and farm. The viewpoint is elevated, offering a view of the landscape. The horizon is positioned at the upper third of the composition, where the church steeple rises against a colored sky. The technique features loose brushstrokes, contributing to a textured appearance. The color palette includes yellows, greens, and hints of orange and blue. Cows graze in a field, while two figures stand on a path.

Camille Pissarro