What is Alfred Sisley famous for?

Alfred Sisley is famous as one of the founders of impressionism. Principally a landscape painter, Sisley's work captures scenes in the countryside around Paris.

What was Alfred Sisley's style of painting?

Alfred Sisley's style of painting used impressionist techniques like painting outdoors and using distinctive brushstrokes. His paintings employ a subtle range of tones and often show scenes in a subdued light.

What are Alfred Sisley's most famous works?

Alfred Sisley's most famous works include 'The Regatta at Molesey', 'Flood at Port-Marly', and his series of views of the church at Moret in various light conditions.

Was Alfred Sisley famous in his own lifetime?

Although Alfred Sisley had some works selected for the Paris Salon and sold some of his paintings, the artist struggled to make a living in his own lifetime.

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Definition

Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) was a Franco-British impressionist painter. Known for his landscapes, which often present nature in a subdued light, he participated in the impressionist exhibitions in Paris in the 1870s but struggled to make a living from his art. Only after his death did the critical and public attitude change, sending the prices of Sisley's canvases skyrocketing.

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1839 - 1899
Life of the Franco-British impressionist painter Alfred Sisley.
30 Oct 1839
The impressionist painter Alfred Sisley is born in Paris.
1857
Alfred Sisley studies business in London.
1871 - 1892
Alfred Sisley works with Monet and Renoir in Argenteuil.
1874
Alfred Sisley takes a painting trip to Hampton Court, England.
Apr 1874
Alfred Sisley participates in the Frist Impressionist Exhibition in Paris.
1875
The impressionist painter Alfred Sisley moves to Marly-le-Roi.
1876
Alfred Sisley paints his impressionist series of the floods at Marly.
1882
The impressionist painter Alfred Sisley moves to Moret-sur-Loing.
1897
The impressionist painter Alfred Sisley marries his long-term partner Marie-Eugénie Lescouezec.
29 Jan 1899
The impressionist painter Alfred Sisley dies in Moret, France.

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