The Garden at Eragny 1895

Camille Pissarro created "The Garden at Eragny" with oil on canvas. Here, the artist uses brushstrokes of pure colour, a hallmark of Impressionism, to capture the transient effects of light on the natural world. Pissarro uses a series of small touches of paint that create a shimmering surface, imbuing the painting with an atmosphere. The artist applied colour to the canvas using techniques that were tied to wider social issues of labour and production. Each stroke represents a deliberate action, reflecting the artist's focused attention to detail, and his physical engagement with the materials. There is a significant amount of work involved in the production process, highlighting the labour-intensive nature of Impressionist painting. Looking at the painting closely, you can appreciate Pissarro's dedication to his craft and his interest in exploring the materiality of paint, and his consideration of the social context of his artistic practice.