Saturday, November 1, 2025

The Wheelbarrow, Orchard by Camille Pissarro (1881)

I saw this painting in Paris.

I really love Pissarro’s rural landscapes - serene, evoking the simple pleasures of life.

Camille Pissarro was a socialist, so he often depicted the workers with a heroic and dignified bearing.

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The daubing with a vibrant palette to capture the shimmering sunlight, and the dappled patterns of light and shadow on the grass.

1 comment:

  1. Thank goodness Pissarro depicted the workers with a heroic and dignified bearing. They worked long hours for low pay, and had to feed and clothe their children. Pissarro gave them the credit they deserved.

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