L’Hermitage (c. 1868) by Camille Pissarro

L'Hermitage - Camille Pissarro - c. 1868

Artwork Information

TitleL'Hermitage
ArtistCamille Pissarro
Datec. 1868
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions59 5/8 x 79 in (151.4 x 200.6 cm)
Current LocationThe Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
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About L'Hermitage

Camille Pissarro’s L’Hermitage at Pontoise is a famous oil painting depicting rural French landscapes. Completed in circa 1867, this masterpiece can be found in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum located in New York City, NY, US. The interlocking verticals and horizontals composition of the artwork is one key feature that draws the viewer’s attention.

The winding village path and countryside serve as a backdrop for French peasants who are featured prominently in the painting. This artwork is an excellent example of Pissarro’s unique style and mastery of creating realistic yet impressionistic rural landscapes.

As one of Pissarro’s earliest masterpieces, L’Hermitage at Pontoise holds significant value to art enthusiasts worldwide for its beauty and historical importance. Other relevant works by Pissarro that focus on rural French landscapes include The Côte des Bœufs at L’Hermitage, The Woods at L’Hermitage, The Harvest of Hay in Eragny among others.

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