Paul-Émile Pissarro: French Post-Impressionist at Saks Galleries

The youngest son of Camille Pissaro followed in his father's footsteps to become a well-known painter in the French Post-Impressionist movement.  Paul-Émile Pissaro (1884-1972) was the youngest of five children and he and his siblings were greatly influenced by his father's artistic style and circle.

After Camille Pissarro passed away in 1903 in Paris, Paul-Émile and his mother moved back to the town of Eragny.  The proximity to Giverny allowed Paul-Émile to take lessons from Claude Monet, who was one of Camille's close friends.

Paul-Emile Pissarro
Les Bottes d'Avoine
oil on canvas, 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches

Les Bottes d'Avoine, by Paul-Émile Pissarro is a classic example of the Post-Impressionist movement.  The field of haystacks is reminiscent of the work of Paul-Émile's mentor Monet as well as today's most sought after Post-Impressionist, Vincent Van Gogh.  The movement created by the thick application of paint reveals the stylistic influence of his father's work.

Detail of Paul-Emile Pissarro's signature

Detail of Les Bottes d'Avoine

By the end of his career in the late 20th Century, Paul-Émile had gained international recognition.  This was highlighted by a solo exhibition at Wally Findlay Galleries in New York in 1967.

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