Alfred Sisley
Alfred Sisley (1839–1899) was a French-British Impressionist painter, celebrated for his landscapes that captured the changing qualities of light and atmosphere. Born in Paris to British parents, Sisley initially intended to pursue a career in business but turned to painting after studying at the École des Beaux-Arts. He became one of the key figures of the Impressionist movement, alongside artists such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Sisley specialized in portraying rural landscapes and river scenes in France, particularly around the Seine and the Marne. His use of color and light to convey the mood of a particular moment became a hallmark of his work. Although not as commercially successful as some of his contemporaries, Sisley’s work is now recognized as a quintessential expression of the Impressionist landscape.
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Full Name: Alfred Sisley
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Birth and Death: 1839–1899
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Profession: Impressionist Painter
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Influences: Impressionism, Édouard Manet, Claude Monet
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Legacy: Sisley’s works are celebrated for their atmospheric landscapes and are housed in major museums worldwide, including the Musée d'Orsay and the National Gallery in London.
