Alfred Sisley, 'The Bridge at Sèvres', about 1877
About the work
Overview
In the early summer of 1877 Sisley moved to Sèvres, a suburb of Paris which was famous for its porcelain factory. As well as painting the town itself and its quays he also made a number of paintings of the bridge over the Seine. Five of these rapidly painted views are dated 1877, and it is probable that this work was painted at around the same time. The paintings are characterised by a fresh, breezy atmosphere coupled with the portrayal of diverse riverside activities. In this case Sisley has depicted people fishing.
Key facts
Details
- Full title
- The Bridge at Sèvres
- Artist
- Alfred Sisley
- Artist dates
- 1839 - 1899
- Date made
- about 1877
- Medium and support
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 38.1 × 46 cm
- Inscription summary
- Signed
- Acquisition credit
- On loan from Tate: Purchased 1927
- Inventory number
- L729
- Location
- Not on display
- Image copyright
- On loan from Tate: Purchased 1927, © 2000 Tate
- Collection
- Main Collection
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