Alfred Sisley

Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) was a British-born Impressionist painter known for his breathtaking landscapes. Born in 1839 to a wealthy family in Paris, he spent most of his life in France. He was passionate about painting landscapes in natural light , focusing on painting outdoors .

Alfred Sisley Biography

• Born October 30, 1839 in Paris, France
• In 1857, he went to London to study business, but developed an interest in art.
• In 1862, he returned to Paris and studied in the studio of Charles Gleyre.
• In the late 1860s, he met Monet and Renoir and participated in the Impressionist movement .
• In the 1870s, he painted many landscapes in the suburbs of Paris.
• In the 1890s, he moved to Moret-sur-Loing in his later years and continued to create works.
• Died on January 29, 1899 at Moret-sur-Loing (aged 59)

Representative works

• The Flood at Port-Marly (1876)
• "Street in Saint-Mammès" (1880)
• The Bridge at Moret (1893)
• Snow at Louveciennes (1878)

Sisley's style and achievements

Sisley's style is characterized by delicate brushstrokes, color harmony, and skillful expression of the effects of light. He was particular about "en plein air" painting landscapes under natural light, and he captured the subtle changes in light and color on the canvas. Many of his works are serene and poetic landscapes, bringing peace and tranquility to the viewer.

Among the Impressionist group , Sisley was the painter who most consistently painted landscapes, and his works are highly regarded as embodying the ideals of Impressionism. His works are filled with a unique delicacy and poetry that is different from those of Monet and Renoir .

Although Sisley was not well off financially during his lifetime, after his death his work was reevaluated and he became recognized as one of the leading Impressionist painters. His work continues to have a major influence on contemporary landscape painting.