By way of the old ferry
- Artist
- Alfred Sisley
- Date
- 1880
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Landscape
- Location
- Tate Modern
"By way of the old ferry" is a captivating painting that exemplifies the artist’s mastery of oil on canvas. The work depicts a serene landscape scene, possibly illustrating a quiet ferry crossing along a river or coast. The artist’s use of light and color hints at influences from Impressionism, capturing fleeting moments and atmospheric effects. The painting’s composition invites viewers to reflect on the timeless passage of ferries as symbols of transition and journey, combining realism with evocative brushwork that enhances the scene’s sense of tranquility and movement.
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