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24 - Camille PISSARRO (1830–1903) Landscape of Eragny on the fron…
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Camille PISSARRO (1830–1903) Landscape of Eragny on the front, sketch of a peasant woman on the reverse Black pencil and coloured pencils Stamp bearing the monogram ‘C.P’ in the bottom left-hand corner 24 x 30 cm PROVENANCE Private collection, Paris “Modern Art” auction on 29 June 2022, lot 8, MILLON Paris DESCRIPTION Nicknamed the “Father of Impressionism”, Camille Pissarro arrived in Paris in 1855 to study at the Académie Suisse, where he met Gustave Courbet and Camille Corot, and became friends with Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas. His early paintings show a realist and naturalist influence, particularly that of Jean-François Millet, with a focus on peasant life, rural landscapes and natural light. From 1866 onwards, his move to Pontoise marked the beginning of a formative period: he painted the surrounding villages, fields and rivers, seeking to capture the changing light and the atmosphere of everyday life. In 1870–1871, during the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune, Camille Pissarro went into exile with his family in London. This stay marked a major turning point in his career, both artistically and financially. In the English capital, he was reunited with Claude Monet and Alfred Sisley, who introduced him to the art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who had just opened his gallery on New Bond Street. Durand-Ruel would become his principal patron and promoter for the rest of his career. It was also in London that Pissarro discovered the landscapes of Turner and Constable, whose depictions of skies, light and atmosphere would profoundly influence his approach to painting nature and his treatment of light in his Impressionist landscapes. Among the works produced during this stay is *The Avenue, Sydenham* (1871), a testament to an artist grappling with a new urban landscape and new techniques, whilst laying the foundations for his future recognition thanks to Durand-Ruel’s support. On his return to France, Pissarro went back to Louveciennes only to find his house ransacked, an event that left a lasting impact on him. He decided to settle in Pontoise in 1872. Between 1874 and 1886, Pissarro took part in all eight Impressionist exhibitions, becoming the only member of the group to attend them all. He refined his plein air technique, exploring the seasons and the effects of light, whilst depicting rural life and suburban landscapes. Among his iconic works from this period, *A Cowherd at Valhermeil, Auvers-sur-Oise* (1874) illustrates his attention to detail, his sensitivity to atmospheric nuances and his ability to capture everyday life with authenticity. In the 1880s, he briefly experimented with Pointillism under the influence of Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, adopting a juxtaposition of coloured brushstrokes intended to produce an effect of optical blending, before returning to a freer and more personal style, true to his vision of reality. From 1884 onwards, Camille Pissarro settled in Éragny-sur-Epte, in the Oise, where he remained until his death in 1903. This period is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished and consistent of his career, characterised by his meticulous study of the surrounding countryside. In Éragny, Pissarro mainly painted the countryside, orchards, fields, villages and hamlets, capturing the effects of light and atmosphere according to the seasons, the weather and the time of day. Life in Éragny also enabled him to produce thematic series, such as orchards in spring, summer or autumn, offering subtle variations in light and colour, as well as views of hamlets under snow or in the rain, always rendered with meticulous observation and a keen sense of balance. Among the iconic works from this period are *The Orchard at Éragny* (1898), *The Harvest at Éragny* (1901) and *The Path to the Mill at Éragny* (1890). Pissarro began to explore new subjects, notably urban scenes. From the windows of hotels or flats, he painted Paris and its boulevards, capturing the movement of the streets and the bustle of city life whilst retaining his interest in light and shifting atmospheres. Works such as *Boulevard Montmartre, Winter Morning* (1897) and *The Tuileries Garden, a Winter Afternoon* (1899) demonstrate his ability to convey both the dynamism of the city and the subtlety of light effects. His work influenced numerous artists and played a part in disseminating the pictorial innovations of his time. He leaves behind a rich and varied body of work, at the crossroads of classical traditions and pictorial modernity, which has left a profound mark on the history of French art. THIS LOT WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DROUOT STORAGE FACILITY AFTER THE SALE; IT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR RETURN FOR RE-EXAMINATION. Please refer to the auction house’s terms and conditions regarding the collection of lots before bidding.
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About the sale EXCELLENCE AUCTION: PAINTINGS, WORKS OF ART, 20TH-CENTURY DESIGN, FASHION & JEWELLERY
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