Setting Sun (1879)
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"Setting Sun" (1879), a masterful creation by Camille Pissarro, captures the serene beauty of a fading day with the simplicity and poignancy characteristic of his work. This captivating drawing showcases a tranquil rural scene, where the day is nearing its end under a soft, cloud-streaked sky.In this artwork, the viewer's eyes are drawn to the striking silhouettes of two leafless trees dramatically bent, suggesting the force of persistent winds shaping their forms. These trees frame a path that meanders through the gently rolling hills, leading to a distant horizon softly obscured by the evening haze. The sparse branches of the trees reach upwards, as if longing for the waning light.On the left of the path, a solitary figure, likely a farmer returning home, is depicted. This human element adds a poignant touch to the scene, invoking a sense of solitude and the timeless rhythm of rural life. The ground, etched with meticulous detail, suggests rugged, well-trodden terrain, embodying the enduring connection between the land and those who cultivate it.Pissarro's choice of a monochrome palette enhances the mood of quietude and introspection, inviting viewers to contemplate the passing of time and the peaceful end of another day in the countryside.
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Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. — Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) was born on St.Thomas (now the US Virgin Islands) to a Portuguese father and a Dominican mother. He went to Paris to study art at Ecole des Beaux-Arts. He was an early pioneer of pointillism and neo-impressionism and later became a mentor of many famous impressionist painters including Cezanne, Manet, Renoir, and Gauguin. His paintings depicted rural and urban French landscapes and lifestyle. Many of his works politically captured images of peasants and laborers. Today, he is considered the father of impressionism.