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Alfred Sisley (/ ˈ s ɪ s l i /; French:; 30 October 1839 – 29 January 1899) was an Impressionist landscape painter who was born and spent most of his life in France, but retained British citizenship.
Impressionist landscape painter, born in Paris of expatriate English parents (but had a French grandmother). Was sent to London for four years to prepare for a commercial career. Then turned to painting and in 1862 entered the studio of Gleyre, where he met Renoir, Monet and Bazille.
Learn about Alfred Sisley, a French-British Impressionist painter who specialized in landscape en plein air. Explore his life, influences, friends, paintings and famous works on Wikiart.org.
- French, British
- October 30, 1839
- Paris, France
- January 29, 1899
Learn about Alfred Sisley, one of the key figures in French Impressionism, who painted landscapes with a moody and colorful style. Explore his life, achievements, and important artworks, such as Avenue of Chestnut Trees Near La Celle-Saint-Cloud and Footbridge at Argenteuil.
- British
- October 30, 1839
- Paris, France
- January 29, 1899
Alfred Sisley (born Oct. 30, 1839, Paris, France—died Jan. 29, 1899, Moret-sur-Loing) painter who was one of the creators of French Impressionism.
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Learn about Alfred Sisley, a French-born British artist who was a member of the Impressionist group. See his paintings of rivers, bridges and meadows, some on display and some not.
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Nov 12, 2008 · One of the founding members of the Société Anonyme - better known as the impressionist movement, a label bestowed on the group by a hostile critic - Sisley had British parents and made a series...
