Alfred Sisley · 1875
The Terrace at Saint-Germain, Spring
Alfred Sisley
The Terrace at Saint-Germain, Spring
1875
Rows of blossoming trees descend a hillside toward the Seine valley, towns, and distant bridges. Sisley balances the sloping orchard with a high, lightly brushed sky, making the expansive view feel airy and newly awakened. Sources: https://purl.thewalters.org/art/37.992; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alfred%20Sisley%20-%20The%20Terrace%20at%20Saint-Germain%2C%20Spring%20-%20Google%20Art%20Project.jpg (Public domain image).
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