Four Geese by the River

1885–97

Not on view

In the 1880s and 90s, Sisley increasingly employed the medium of pastel. With minimal detail, this example emphasizes the horizontal bands of striated color, alternating blue and green, between the sky, the river, and the land on either side. Against this background, stand the four geese, a motif that the artist returned to repeatedly during his late career.

Artwork Details

Title: Four Geese by the River
Artist: Alfred Sisley (British, Paris 1839–1899 Moret-sur-Loing)
Date: 1885–97
Medium: Pastel
Dimensions: 13 11/16 x 17 3/16 in. (34.8 x 43.7 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Bequest of Joan Whitney Payson, 1975
Object Number: 1976.201.10
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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