Alfred Sisley (artist)

Alfred Sisley was a French Impressionist painter born in 1839, renowned for his landscape paintings. He captured the natural beauty of the countryside with a focus on light and mood, often depicting scenes of rivers, forests, and villages. Sisley's work emphasizes spontaneous brushwork and a natural color palette, reflecting his interest in capturing fleeting moments. Despite limited commercial success during his lifetime, he is now celebrated as a key figure of the Impressionist movement. His paintings highlight the transient effects of nature and demonstrate a mastery of capturing atmosphere and movement in outdoor settings.