Rue Saint-Honore, Sun Effect, Afternoon

Rue Saint-Honore, Sun Effect, Afternoon by Camille Pissarro
Artist
Camille Pissarro
Date
1898
Style
Impressionism
Genre
Landscape
"Rue Saint-Honoré, Sun Effect, Afternoon" is an 1897 oil painting by Camille Pissarro that reflects his return to a looser Impressionism style after experimenting with Pointillism. Created from a window of the Grand Hôtel du Louvre, it captures a lively landscape scene of the bustling Rue Saint-Honoré during an early afternoon rain shower, with figures, carriages, trees, streetlamps, and reflections. Pissarro's work emphasizes fleeting effects of sunlight and rain, showcasing his mastery of Impressionist technique and his keen observation of urban life. The painting measures 81 cm × 65 cm.

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